Regulation
Slovenian growth slows down.
Growth for the two active reinsurers in Slovenia slowed in 1998, but the overall claims ratio fell f...
Trio of laws transform the market.
Three recent changes in Bermuda law will affect the way insurers do business on the island, says Warren Cabral.
A run-in over run-off.
A US court has enforced a solvent scheme over strenuous opposition from a US creditor. Peter Chaffetz and Howard Seife explain the implications.
Dex ready to write marine.
The new Lloyd's marine hull syndicate being created by Swiss Re, Chartwell Re and marine mutual mana...
TMGRe in operational restructure
Tokio Marine Global Re in Dublin is to become the centre for the reinsurance operations of its parent...
Not so traditional now.
Civil litigation as we knew it changed radically on 26 April. Marcus Alcock gauges the reactions to Woolf of those solicitors who are dealing with the changes on a day-to-day basis, and also looks at the effects the reforms have had on insurers.
Learning the ropes.
As protocols for personal injury and clinical negligence are put into action, others are taking shape, as David Fanning finds out.
Court victory for brain-damaged boxer.
Boxer Michael Watson was injured during a high-profile bout. He suffered a sub-dural haemorrhage whi...
Taking note.
Post Magazine asked a selection of law firms to profile a recent landmark case which they believe has serious implications for insurance companies. Their wide-ranging choices impact on almost all sectors of the industry.
LIA backs mortgage rules.
The Life Insurance Association has joined the call for statutory mortgage regulation - despite conce...
Regulations breathe life into overseas business.
There was good news last week for UK firms that conduct overseas life assurance business (OLAB). New...
US insurer moves in - via the Net.
The Institute of Insurance Brokers believes plans by a leading US internet broker to launch in the U...
Time to pay.
Ken Cannar highlights the drastic changes that the Woolf Reforms have made to the payment into court procedure of civil litigation, and assesses whether they are changes for the better.
Products for poor.
The insurance industry must focus on matching the right products to the many people in this country ...
£34m Chaucer buy.
Listed Lloyd's vehicle Chaucer has purchased £34.2m of syndicate capacity for the year 2000. The mov...
Ace loses lawsuit but wins Capital
Following the dismissal of Ace's lawsuit against Capital Re for pulling out of a merger deal, the two...
Voluntary mortgage code - safe as houses?
Industry figures have rounded on a claim by Dave Seviour, franchise support director of Allied Dunba...
Act to be reformed.
A compromise has now been reached between the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury to reform the Glas...
Pru & NU sales up.
Prudential's new business figures for the first nine months of 1999 showed worldwide sales up 60% to...
Law firm advocates mediation instead of court confrontation.
Law firm Morgan Cole has impressed on insurers the need to utilise mediation techniques as a viable ...
Exclusive - Staff to go in P&I club's efficiency drive.
Protection and indemnity club Thomas Miller is slashing staff numbers by 10% in a drive for efficien...
Norwich and Prudential show growth
UK insurers Norwich Union and Prudential recorded improved business for the first nine months of this...
Blunkett backing.
Deborah Arnott, head of consumer education at the Financial Services Authority, told a workshop sess...
Commentary - Nothing but the truth.
The Civil Procedure Rules have been amended to allow insurers to sign statements of truth and disclo...