Regulation
The EC writes to 10 members states yet to implement the IMD
The European Commission has written to 10 members states that have yet to implement the Insurance Me...
Goshawk fine a clear lesson
The £220,000 fine imposed on Goshawk from the regulator last week has been described as an 'object l...
FSA highlights failed disclosure
The regulator has issued guidance in its latest attempt to ensure adequate disclosure of policy ter...
Annual Conference and Round Table - The need for change
There is an urgent need for the UK claims process to make some fundamental changes to the way it works as cases are inefficient and costs are then passed on to policyholders. Terry Renouf looks at several ways these changes should be implemented
Annual Conference and Round Table - FSA to begin review
The Financial Services Authority will begin a review of general insurers' claims handling of retail ...
Biba slams FSA proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has today announced that is has serious concerns regarding a number of the proposals contained in the FSA’s recently issued Quarterly Consultation Paper.
FSA wants improvement in general insurance documents
A Financial Services Authority (FSA) survey has found many insurance companies are not yet fully complying with the regulator's rules on the provision of disclosure documents to customers. The work involved reviewing the content and format of more than…
Lloyd's boss Prettejohn quits
Prudential this morning announced the appointment of Lloyd's CEO Nick Prettejohn as chief executive of its UK Insurance Operations. He replaces Mark Wood.
FSA provides Basic Advice
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a guide on Basic Advice in the form of a question and answer (FAQs) brief covering a number of questions that have arisen since the regime began.
CJC - report on costs and improving access to justice
The Civil Justice Council earlier this week published a report on improved access to justice - funding options and proportionate costs. It has made 21 recommendations, summarised below. However to download a PDF of the consultation document: click here
Appointment at Amlin
Amlin has appointed Peter Tavner, right, as deputy group actuary within the Lloyd's in-house team. ...
A pain in the ears
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Tackling terrorism
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Staff setback in CIS battle
Unions have suffered a blow in their battle to influence a new pay structure for staff at the Co-ope...
Disclosure of use of financial reinsurance
The regulator has proposed new rules that may require greater disclosure by insurers of their use of...
Broker saved by call to liquidator
Professional indemnity broker Fabien Risk Services has gone into liquidation, Post Magazine can reve...
TCF is unnecessary - we already treat customers fairly
What is your take on the Financial Services Authority's treating customers fairly initiative? Now we...
Reliance makes run-off request
Reliance National Insurance Company (Europe) is set to request that its creditors allow a solvent sc...
London market issues guidance
The London Market Reform Group has issued guidance to ensure contract certainty among London underwr...
PMI insurers will give new drugs
The UK's largest private medical insurers will prescribe unlicensed drugs to policyholders, followin...
Appointments at Johnston Park McAndrew
A West Midlands commercial insurance intermediary has taken on six new employees as part of an expan...
Re-energising performance
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Staying a head of the game
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Legislating the environment
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