Regulation
Top five web stories
The top five most read stories on postonline.co.uk in the last week were: 1. Capita swoops for brok...
Chubb launches $200m three-year cat bond
Chubb has launched a $200m three-year catastrophe bond in an effort to protect it from natural disaster losses in North America, according to a release from US ratings agency S&P.
XL adds to London environmental presence
XL Insurance has continued the expansion of its environmental insurance team with the hiring of Philip Hogg as environmental underwriter in London.
Infrassure obtains off-shore E&S licenses in 19 states; added to NAIC list
Infrassure, the specialist engineering and infrastructure (re)insurer, said it has obtained off-shore Excess & Surplus licenses in 19 US states.
Corporate manslaughter convictions could soar, according to Aon
Convictions for corporate manslaughter could soar under new legislation which comes into effect on 6 April, according to risk adviser and broker Aon.
New Japanese regulations to have trickle-down effects
Marsh has warned UK subsidiaries and affiliates of Japanese firms of the risks associated with new Japanese legislation relating to internal controls and financial reporting, which have come into effect today.
A long-term commitment
Briefing
Willis not granted license... yet
Willis and the Saudi Arabian government are at odds as to whether the broker has been granted an off...
which coast do you mean?
Catastrophe modeling
Law firm says new auditor rules could impact claims
New auditor liability rules could have an immediate impact on claims, according to commercial law firm Beachcroft.
Glacier London office opens with ex-QBE MD at helm
Glacier Insurance, the European insurance subsidiary of Swiss-based Glacier Re, has started underwriting operations in London, having received the relevant regulatory approvals.
FSA admits failings over Northern Rock
The Financial Services Authority has admitted a series of failings in its supervision of Northern Rock.
New chair elected for Brokers' Committee
Aon deputy chairman Jonathan Palmer-Brown has been elected chairman of the London Market Insurance Brokers’ Committee.
Pick of the Week
Post reporter Alwynne Gwilt and supplements and online editor Stephanie Denton provide a run down of ...
North of the Border: potential PI limitation period extension
In Scotland, at present, there is a three-year limitation period for personal injury claims, with th...
Prepare for impact
Compliance: Solvency II
Product recall - Toy story
Claims
FSA airs concerns over insurers buying brokers
The Financial Services Authority has launched a discussion paper into the UK commercial broking mark...
Looking Back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Top five web stories
The top five most popular news stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. New outsourc...
Patience for PI reform runs out at MoJ silence
The government has been accused afresh of dragging its heels on announcing reforms to the personal i...
Nationwide announces 15% rise in operating profit
Accident repair company Nationwide has revealed a 15% rise in operating profit in 2007.