Regulation
Solvency II vote slammed by frustrated MEP Skinner
Further disruption to the future of the Solvency II directive is expected after the European Council...
Consolidate with destiny
Comment: what next for consolidators?
FSA set to back Biba commission disclosure proposal
According to market sources the Financial Services Authority is set to back the existing British Insurance Brokers' Association proposal over commission disclosure which asks brokers to make clear in the TOBA that they can ask the size of the commission.
Canada Life announces changes to its Group Life product
Canada Life Group Insurance has announced improvements to its group life product by increasing its free cover level (FCL) maximum to £1.25m from £1m (sum assured per member).
CEA responds to Solvency II Council decision
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has called for open and constructive discussions between the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission to try to reach agreement on a common text of the Solvency II Framework…
Solvency II framework directive pushed through; ABI disappointed
The Association of British Insurers has expressed its disappointment at today's quick decision in the ECOFIN council to push through the Solvency II framework directive with no debate.
Sompo reports 56.3% in H1 net income
(BestWire) - Japanese insurer Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. reported a 56.3% drop in net income to 22.74bn yen (€186.7m) for the six months ended September 30.
Credit crunch or solvency stricture?
Will the recent financial turmoil lead to widespread insolvencies or just local restructuring in the UK, asks Christian Wells
The perfect storm
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Law Assist launches new product
Law Assist, a subsidiary of DAS Legal Expenses Insurance, has enhanced its product range with the addition of Law Assist Litigation Insurance.
DAS appoints ex-Hibernian chief as non-executive director
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company has appointed a new chairman and two new members to its board including former Hibernian chief Bryan Jenkins as non-executive director.
Ace survey highlights regulation concerns
Managing regulatory risk has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns among global business lead...
Muses receive FSA ban
The Financial Services Authority has banned Roger Muse and his son, Daniel Muse, directors of an ins...
No more boom and burst?
Environmental liability
Solvency II faces Euro deadline struggle
The Solvency II framework directive could face difficulties getting through the European Parliament ...
Landmark stress case will benefit claimants
Dickins v O2 (Court of Appeal - 16 October 2008)
CJC fees option must be examined in full
The Civil Justice Council has said the option to implement contingency fees must be examined in full...
Top five Post stories
The top five most popular stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. Mesothelioma trig...
Appointment at XL
XL Insurance has recruited Neil Robertson as head of its global equine operation and Ian Hull as equ...
FSA takes action against Fryett and Baines
The Financial Services Authority has banned Stephen Fryett, director of CIC Greece, and broker Richa...
ABI welcomes tax change
The Association of British Insurers has responded favourably to the government's revised policy on f...
KPMG warns of FSA fallout
Recommendations by the Financial Services Authority outlining proposals to increase consumer confide...
Oxygen plays with Tiga
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has been appointed sole intermediary for members of Tiga, the games develop...