Regulation
Hang money launderers out to dry
Money laundering activity - estimated at £630bn a year - is a growing problem, and one that could severely damage insurers' reputations. Grant Shaw warns companies to heed the FSA's guidelines in implementing preventative strategies.
Appointment at Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland.
Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland has appointed a new global head of group reinsurance. Thoma...
The FSA seeks comments on proposal.
UK regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is seeking comments by 16 July on its proposals ...
The FSA seeks comments on proposal.
UK regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is seeking comments by 16 July on its proposals ...
Regulator may still halt sale of Gerling Global.
An appeal by Germany's financial regulator against a court ruling that it could not stop a proposed ...
Insolvency law still unclear.
Firms that write both insurance and reinsurance in the UK still had, as Reinsurance went to press, n...
Liable to rise.
A shake-up in aviation liability requirements in the European Union could mean more business for (re)insurers, or a move away from commercial cover, according to Nicholas Hughes and Fernando Albino.
No inducement.
The appeal court found that, despite allegations of non-disclosure and misrepresentation by Generali, Arig had to pay up, says John Butler.
The Bahrain Monetary Agency asks for comments.
The Bahrain Monetary Agency has asked for comments by 11 May on proposed rules that would allow capt...
Home of the very brave.
It takes a strong nerve to be active in the US (re)insurance market these days - whether as a buyer ...
The Bahrain Monetary Agency asks for comments.
The Bahrain Monetary Agency has asked for comments by 11 May on proposed rules that would allow capt...
Appointment at Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland.
Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland has appointed a new global head of group reinsurance. Thoma...
Insolvency law still unclear.
Firms that write both insurance and reinsurance in the UK still had, as Reinsurance went to press, n...
Liable to rise.
A shake-up in aviation liability requirements in the European Union could mean more business for (re)insurers, or a move away from commercial cover, according to Nicholas Hughes and Fernando Albino.
Home of the very brave.
It takes a strong nerve to be active in the US (re)insurance market these days - whether as a buyer ...
Regulator may still halt sale of Gerling Global.
An appeal by Germany's financial regulator against a court ruling that it could not stop a proposed ...
XL Capital posts bumper first quarter results
XL Capital, the Bermuda-based (re)insurer, made a net profit of $239.9m in the first quarter of 2003,...
Life loss affects Converium's Q1 results
Swiss reinsurer Converium has seen losses from subsidiary Converium Life drag its first quarter 2003 ...
Insurers must lobby Parliament
Insurers must get much more involved in lobbying government if they want to have a significant infl...
Appointment at HPI
HPI has appointed Simon Walker as managing director. The move is designed to support the growth and...
FSA rules signal focus on corporate capital
Corporate capital will come under the spotlight as a result of plans by the Financial Services Auth...
Commentary - Procedural costs update
The cases below provide an update on aspects of Civil Procedure Rules Parts 36 and 20. In the r...
Insurer extends CSC deal
Liverpool Victoria has renewed its deal with Computer Sciences Corporation for the Colossus persona...
Panels can hinder performance
It was vital insurers recognise the range of people who have a contribution to make to delivering a...