Regulation
Closeness is a necessity
US (re)insurers have woken up to the fact that they are not favourites of the federal government, but there is plenty of argument over whether a federal regulator would help them get closer to the Capitol, says Patricia Vowinkel.
Offshore life appeals more and more
The 'Triple-X' reserving requirements in the US have boosted demand for offshore life reinsurance solutions, and a second wave of interest is rolling in. Adrian Leonard reports.
Two sides of the same coin
Jessica McCallin finds less distance between (re)insurers and investment bankers than each would like to think, as their respective markets increasingly compete, co-operate and in some cases converge.
Fear the Greeks, as they bring risks
Professor Ortwin Renn has devised a classification system based on Greek mythology to make systemic risks easier to manage. Adrian Leonard does his Greek homework.
Accounts come under scrutiny
Craig Morton and David Abbotts explain what International Accounting Standards (IAS) mean for non-traditional reinsurance.
Ways to ensure smooth running
With perhaps $400bn of (re)insurance business in run-off worldwide, the expertise required to manage run-offs successfully is finally being recognised. About time too, says Tony McMahon.
German court backs Gerling reinsurance sale
A Frankfurt court has found that the German financial regulator has no right to block the proposed sa...
Fixed fees RTA regime delayed due to infighting
The introduction of a radical, new fixed-fees regime for road traffic accident cases up to £10,000 ...
Straight to the core
The issue of insurance investigators has come under scrutiny recently, with a few rotten apples seemingly spoiling the reputation of this group. The introduction of a strict regulatory framework has been mooted to get to the heart of the matter. Seamus…
Brokers getting ready for new FSA regime
Brokers may face difficulties getting ready for the new Financial Services Authority regime, acco...
A tough line on insolvency
A new piece of EU legislation comes into force in the UK in April. The Insurers Reorganisation and Winding Up Directive will have a huge impact on future insurance insolvencies. Paul Evans investigates its wider implications.
EC move could see new Troika
The European Commission could pave the way for the establishment of another UK-government-backed in...
FSA: eyes and ears plan
The Financial Services Authority is understood to be looking at ways to maximise access to market i...
New reinsurance head at Zurich
Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland has appointed a new global head of group reinsurance. Thomas...
Insurers must pay for quality adjusting
I feel compelled to respond in relation to the article Insurers blamed for high EL costs (PM, 27 Fe...
Don't forget loss adjusters
Will regulation put claims consultancy players on a more equal footing? Probably not, says Malcolm Harvey.
Power List neglected financial markets
I read with interest Post Magazine's compilation of the 50 most influential players in UK general i...
New Axa claims head sets costs targets
The new claims manager for Axa UK David Williams has vowed to look at rehabilitation and mediation ...
FSA: discounts for early submissions
Financial incentives to encourage the early and electronic submission of authorisation applications i...
Regulation gets down to the bottom line
At long last, the Financial Services Authority has outlined its thinking on broker solvency require...
Penny Black's insurance week
With the deteriorating situation over Iraq, Penny's thoughts turned to the loss adjusters still in ...
Rural brokers face threat from new regime
Rural towns and villages could be left without any local broker presence in the wake of the new Fin...
Why insurers fail: lessons to be learned
Poor management practices and operational weaknesses have played a big role in the failure of some 270 UK and European insurers in the past five past years. And it's those companies that take heed now that will weather the current storm, says William…
FSA plans spark cash flow worries
Brokers this week expressed concern over the Financial Services Authority's plans for prudential requ...