Regulation
Liberian invitation.
Liberia is the latest country to be invited to join the Network of Quality Registers, an initiative ...
What's wrong with the industry?
Thirty years ago this week, Post Magazine looked at how the commission structure could be changed to...
One package satisfies importers.
Importers and exporters are to be saved the long haul finding comprehensive cover for their operatio...
Victory Legal's new insurance policy.
Victory Legal has conceived a new insurance policy for future mothers. Maternity Rights provides ass...
Equitable bullish as case nears.
Troubled Equitable Life this week denied that it could be forced to demutualise, after doubts were r...
Worker sues firm over deafness.
An employee who was claiming damages for personal injury against his employer was not barred from pu...
Book inspired triple murder.
The publishers of a military manual which allegedly inspired the murders of three people, have agree...
Chopper rescue cover may not take off.
Daredevils, dangerous sports enthusiasts and plain idiots cost the public purse a small fortune each...
Radical changes on track at CII.
The Chartered Insurance Institute says its wide-ranging package of constitutional reforms, aimed pri...
AIRMIC to step up lobbying.
Mark Butterworth, the new chairman of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, is spearheadin...
Countdown to crackdown.
New US export regulations have serious implications for satellite (re)insurers. Dennis Burnett explains the changes.
No profits down under as ReAC posts losses.
Sydney-based reinsurer Reinsurance Australia Corp. (ReAC) reported severe underwriting losses of A$1...
Mariners hope for a lifeboat.
Strong competition and continuing consolidation meant there was little news to cheer marine underwri...
Time for a long, hard look.
Talk of market changes, both current and future, dominated the International Underwriting Association of London's seminar in Stockholm, reports Janina Clark.
GIO Re review shows massive losses.
Australian (re)insurer GIO Re is facing losses of at least A$300m ($200m) on its reinsurance busines...
Turbulent times.
Changes to passenger liability limitations are still surrounded by considerable uncertainty, reports Stacey Shapiro.
Winds of change blow strong.
(Re)insurers looking for the quiet life are in the wrong business, according to the results of Reinsurance's executive survey. Janina Clark sifts through the predictions.
Swiss Re tightens belt after results.
Swiss Re, the world's second largest reinsurer, has launched a major efficiency drive following the ...
Rhine Re books help boost profit.
Swiss reinsurer Rhine Re's profits jumped to SFr 32m ($21m) last year from SFr 10.3m in 1997 as the ...
Schools plan to count on pupils.
The Financial Services Authority plans to turn today's school children into a generation of informed...
Not ready for EMU.
Just over 70% of insurers across the EU have yet to complete their EMU plans, according to recent re...
Lights and camera to force action.
Roadside recovery drivers need to urgently raise their driving standards, according to a new safety ...
Players in the files.
In a week's time the UK goes to the polls in the European elections. We asked candidates from the main political parties why those involved in Britain's insurance industry should vote for them.
Delay may not be all bad.
The full consequences of the anticipated delay in the Financial Services & Markets Bill are just beg...