Regulation
Doors are opening wide for actuaries.
It seems the financial services industry is finding it just can't get by without the unique blend of professional skills offered by actuaries. Dr Geraldine Kaye examines the benefits they can bring insurance companies and the state of actuarial salaries.
The waiting game.
Love it or loathe it, Financial Services Authority regulation is set to come into force in 2005. While the changes are not yet finalised, sitting back and waiting is a dangerous game to play, says Richard Teff.
RTA fixed costs scheme agreed.
Agreement has finally been reached on the final details of a revolutionary new scheme for fixed cost...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny was happy to hitch up her skirt and dance as Buddy Holly et al strutted their stuff at the Roy...
Ahead of the game.
With an eye always on the next move, Camberford Law has not only Šdeveloped an intellectual property product but also anticipated the growth Šin complementary medicine during the past 18 months. Diane Smyth explains Šthe strategic approach.
Age laws may require cover review.
As new legislation designed to tackle unfair working practices turns the spotlight on age discrimination, Angela Howe, right, believes it is essential companies review their insurance cover to ensure they do not get caught out.
Tiner singles out London market.
The Financial Services Authority has singled out the London market for reform, with the introduction...
IUA seeks to move US to lower funding
A delegation from the International Underwriting Association is set embark on the next stage of its...
Exemptions to the rule?
To seek exemption or not is the big question currently facing brokers, as statutory regulation by the Financial Services Authority draws nearer and another consultation paper hits their desks. Oliver Lodge tries to provide a straight answer to this…
Gibraltar mulls FSCS breakaway
Discussions are underway in Gibraltar for the introduction of a policyholders' protection scheme, w...
RSA hits out at Moody's rating downgrade
Royal & Sun Alliance has hit back at rating agency Moody's decision to downgrade its credit rating ...
View from the Top - Duncan Boyle, UK chief executive, Royal & Sun
The European Union has been discussing a directive on environmental liability since 1993 and the com...
Appointment at Ri3k
Ri3k has appointed ex inreon employee Christine Hallier as marketing manager. Ms Hallier will be re...
Appointment at Shipowners Claims Bureau
Dr William H Moore will shortly be joining Shipowners Claims Bureau - managers of the American P&I ...
Ascent on acquisition trail
Commercial property broker Ascent, formed following a merger of equals last week, is already talkin...
Duty of care Bill adds fuel to DVT controversy
The controversy over deep vein thrombosis is set to enter a new phase this week, as John Smith, MP ...
No change with new corporate manslaughter legislation.
Government proposals to alter corporate manslaughter legislation announced this week by the Home Sec...
View from the Top - Paul Glen, managing director, QBE European Company Operations
Mixed reactions have met the Department of Work and Pensions' recent review of employers' liability...
Regulation: cost and gain
The cost of ensuring compliance with the Financial Services Authority regulations is hitting every ...
Staying afloat
The collapse of Independent Insurance has led brokers across the UK to become far more aware of solvency and stability issues, as Mira Butterworth reports.
Scotland v England: a rules resolution
Toby Seton gives Scotland's new rules for personal injury actions their close up. How do they compare to those in England?
CEA: general insurance performs better than life
The European general insurance market has outstripped the life market in terms of growth for the se...
Penny Black's insurance week
One can tell summer is coming given the amount of Pimms-induced gossip circulating the market at th...
Brokers get round the table
Regulation, insurer solvency, risk aversion, skills shortages and technology are the hot topics for...