Regulation
Groupama boosts personal accident cover
Groupama Healthcare has launched a new premium rating structure for its individual and self employed personal accident and illness cover. Brokers and intermediaries can now tailor the product to meet the individual needs of policyholders, offer cover for…
Levy by the Financial Ombudsman on complaints tilts field against brokers
The cost to insurance brokers of having a consumer complaint investigated by the Financial Ombudsman Scheme could make it uneconomic to contest many smaller claims for compensation- no matter how unjustified - said insurance law firm, Reynolds Porter…
Biba concerned by low number of FSA registrations
The British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba), has today issued a warning to those in the industry who are yet to apply for their FSA registration, that time will soon be running out.
Central Re gets stable rating from AM Best
Taiwan-based Central Re has been given a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best, along with a stable outlook.
FSA Solutions targets brokers with software launch
FSA Solutions, a subsidiary arm of compliance specialist RW Associates, is targeting brokers with it...
Zurich Financial Services completes sale
Zurich Financial Services has completed the sale of its consumer and small commercial general insura...
FSA targets little guys
The Financial Services Authority this week addressed members of the Association of British Insurers ...
Every second counts
Regulation: Overview
Euro campaign faces new snub
A long-running campaign to bring the UK government to task over its alleged failure to properly regu...
Taking precautions
Sars
FSA assists brokers in regulatory move
The Financial Services Authority intends to publish a guide breaking down the relevant points of its...
Insurers attack EU Solvency II project
The Comite Europeen des Assurances has savaged the European Union's attempts to establish a new risk...
Brokers face FSA e-reporting D-day
The Financial Services Authority has indicated that insurance providers that fail to submit details ...
A capital idea?
Regulation: Capital Adequacy
View from the Top - Re-evaluating insurance as a commodity
We are approaching a fork in the insurance road. Historically, relationships in the industry have be...
A passage to India?
With more insurers looking to oursource customer service activities overseas, George Bell considers the potential problems and pitfalls of offshoring
Hartford to appeal over decision
Hartford is to appeal the decision of a Pittsburgh bankruptcy judge over his ruling regarding Hallib...
Registering interest
Regulation: Interview
View from Asia - Changing fortunes
Liability
Government passes buck over offshore EL fears
The Financial Services Authority will not be investigating the validity of policies sold by at least...
Appointments at J. K. Buckenham
Michael Ball and Philip Wood, specialist extended warranty brokers, have joined J. K. Buckenham Limited as executive directors of the Special Risks Division, a leader in the London market for product enhancement products.
Converium reports Q4 2003 results
Converium has reported a rather mixed set of results for 2003, although it still made a substantial profit.
IUA promotes compliance advice as key service
The International Underwriting Association is responding to the increasing complexity of regulatory environments surrounding international insurance and reinsurance business by introducing compliance advice to its members.
A matter of discipline
Grievance Procedures