Regulation
Reporting Standards - S&P expects IFRS shortcomings
Standard & Poor's Rating Services (S&P) has announced that it is expecting "notable shortcomings" in...
Run-off is set for take-off
Run-off: Geoffrey Bromley considers what makes this a growth industry for the early 21st century
Sky-high savings
London: Aviation
South Korea on reform path
Asia/Pacific/Middle East
FSA Proposals - Research shows insurers could miss capital requirements
Almost a fifth of general insurance companies would currently fail to meet the FSA's new proposal fo...
Big Apple pie
The recent NAIC Reinsurance Task Force Meeting in New York provided another twist in the collateralisation debate
Food for thought
The concluding article focusing on the issues raised by the judgement of Mr Justice Thomas looks in more detail at the question of the duties of disclosure
Risk - Think-tank studies new risks to global economy
A new international think-tank has been set up to look at the risks posed by the global economy. Th...
Bermuda market 'risk capital' say industry leaders
The future of Bermuda as a provider of alternative risk solutions for risk managers is assured according to Paul Markey chairman, Aon, Bermuda. Speaking at the Risk and insurance management society event in San Diego he said that the island’s insurance…
EU looks at reinsurance directive
The European Commission has put forward a draft directive on reinsurance.
ABI and FSA voice concerns over EU gender directive
The Association of British Insurers has called Callum McCarthy's speech today on the draft European Union directive on gender a 'highly significant' intervention in the debate.
S&P changes reinsurance reserves criteria
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has announced that it has enhanced its criteria for evaluating the loss reserves of global reinsurance groups writing casualty business.
Scor applies for Chinese reinsurance license
Scor Group has applied to the China Insurance Regulatory commission (CIRC) for a reinsurance licence.
Know Your Rights: This month - Religious Discrimination
David Fleming explains what new legislation on discriminating on the basis of religion or beliefs means for employee rights
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FSA blames resources for not acting over Equitable's Ranson
The Financial Services Authority said it would not take any action against Roy Ranson, former chief executive of Equitable Life because it would not be a good use of resources.
Insurers warn smoking ban may spark rise in claims
Insurers have urged caution when introducing bans on smoking in public places because it may create ...