Regulation
ABI looks again to Whitehall for Francis successor
And with no great surprise, the Association of British Insurers unveiled its new director general la...
Moody's may downgrade Advent's rating for Syndicate 780
Moody's Investors Service may downgrade Lloyd's insurer Advent's rating for Syndicate 780 after conc...
From farm to fork
Risk Report
Flight into the unknown
Risk Report
FSA accused of failing the public
The regulator's obsession with bureaucracy is exacerbating the problem of underinsurance, claimed Lo...
Fraud Focus
A recent Financial Services Authority report highlights industry fraud concerns, says Jamie Taylor
Code in the hole
Risk Report
Prettejohn: FSA Conduct of Business must change
Nick Prettejohn has demanded that the regulator "change its Conduct of Business regime" to deal effe...
Moody’s downbeat over German life industry
The overall rating outlook for the German life insurance industry remains negative due to ongoing earnings pressure and a series of strategic challenges, according to Moody's Investors Service in its new Industry Outlook on the sector.
Prettejohn: call for mandatory disclosure
Nick Prettejohn, chief executive of Lloyd's made an impassioned plea during a speech at the Insurance Institute of London on the importance of disclosure and contract certainty.
Aon report looks at risks ahead in 2005
The impact of climate change and a growing raft of environmental legislation are set to be two of the fastest growing risks to UK businesses according to Aon’s 2005 Risk Report.
Willis releases D&O report
The start of 2004 was a testing time for the global D&O market, according to a new report by Willis.
Coversure Claim Complinet Compliance Crown
Coversure Insurance Services have won the Most Cost Effective Compliance Technology Provider category at the inaugural Complinet Compliance Industry awards.
In the dock
News Comment
Government warned over Gateway plans
Long-term insurance provision for new developments in the Thames Gateway could be compromised if the...
Brokers in "extinction' warning
Broking services company Ten Insurance Services officially launched this week after revealing its pl...
Aon chosen by Prudential to provide brokerage services
Aon's specialist professional risks division has been chosen by Prudential to provide brokerage serv...
Poor underwriting mars drug sector
Insurers must adopt more disciplined underwriting methods for pharmaceutical cover or risk jeopardis...
FSA confirms broker compensation costs
Brokers' annual regulation costs are likely to mirror their stub fees on a pro-rata basis, the Finan...
FSA reviews rules in light of Spitzer
The Financial Services Authority has urged stakeholders to help it finalise rules on inducements and...
FSA transfer rules reflect the DMD
With regards to the issue of block transfers ('NU attacks FSA over rules', PM, 20 January, p1), the ...
Customers should be able to walk away
I fail to understand why customers who are unhappy with a block transfer should not have the right t...
Pre-trail demands proper preparation
DN v London Borough of Greenwich (Court of Appeal - 8 December 2004)
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