Regulation
RSA encourages retailers to protect against power cuts
RSA is urging retailers to seek protection against the threat of winter power cuts.
Go Compare says FSA review raises "industry-wide issues"
Go Compare has commented on the conclusion of the Financial Services Authority’s review of insurance comparison websites.
Biba welcomes FSA's comparison site review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Financial Services Authority’s call for prompt action to be taken by comparison websites.
Malaysia's Ambak to buy MAA's nonlife unit
(BestWire) — MAA Holdings Bhd said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with AmG Insurance, a nonlife insurance subsidiary of AmBank Group for the sale of Malaysian Assurance Alliance's nonlife insurance business in Malaysia.
FSA concludes its review of comparison websites
A further Financial Services Authority review of insurance comparison websites has found that many sites have made significant improvements and are consistently providing clear, fair and not misleading information, but some firms need to go further to…
FSA review says comparison websites need to go further to address specific concerns.
A further Financial Services Authority (FSA) review of insurance comparison websites has found that many sites have made significant improvements and are consistently providing clear, fair and not misleading information, but some firms need to go further…
FSA announce acceleration of the full integration of TCF into core supervisory work.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that it will accelerate the full integration of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) into core supervisory work.
Munich Re life arm appoints new senior exec
Munich American Reassurance Company, the life reinsurance arm of Munich Re, has appointed Michael Taht as senior vice president of life reinsurance.
Cargo claims face non-payment says Aon
Some 10% of cargo insurance claims face non-payment due to insufficient cover, according to Aon.
Final dividends announced for insolvent UIC Insurance
UIC Insurance, which is currently in provisional liquidation, will offer a total dividend of 134%, its schemes officers reported today.
Heritage recruits ex-BMS CEO and Catlin leader
Former chief executive officer of reinsurance broker BMS, John Spencer, has been appointed non-exective director of Heritage Managing Agency.
ARC AGM sees new chairman come on board
Paul Corver has been formally ratified as the new chairman of ARC, the UK trade body for legacy management professionals.
Appointment at Kennedys
Kennedys has expanded its recently acquired Birmingham practice with two teams of lawyers from DLA P...
Cracking the Brazil nut
Overseas Focus: Brazilian reinsurance
Broker champion dies
The former Conservative MP for Harrow West, Sir John Page, died on 31 October. Mr Page adopted a pri...
CII debates merits of rebrand and merger
Proposals to change the name of the Chartered Insurance Institute and merge with its Australian coun...
ABI to lobby Whitehall over industry tax hike
UK insurers will be lobbying government hard over the next few weeks in a bid to keep the industry a...
North of the Border: Damages review for wrongful death in Scotland
For the past 32 years, compensation in Scottish fatal claims has been governed by the Damages (Scotl...
Name change a nonsense
As an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, and having previously worked for a major insur...
Appointment at Novae Syndicates
Novae Syndicates has recruited Ian Smith as marine underwriter for Syndicate 2007. Mr Smith previous...
Hungry for justice
Food fraud
AIFA urges FSA to restore consumer trust
The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) today urged the FSA to use its impending announcement on the future of retail financial services as a force for good.
Health Secretary authorises NHS Top-Ups
Patients who choose to top-up their existing care will no longer be denied treatment on the NHS, following the Secretary of State for Health’s complete adoption of the recommendations laid out in the Richards Review.
Hartford to lay off 2% of workforce
(BESTWIRE) A week after posting a $2.6bn third-quarter loss, US insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said it is laying off nearly 2% of its total work force and may cut more jobs in January.