Regulation
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...
Brokers' Euro 'fighting fund'.
Disgruntled brokers are prepared to take the regulatory battle into Europe, claims the Institute of ...
European hot potato warms up.
Europe was as much in the news 25 years ago as it is today, according to Post Magazine, 6 June 1974....
Industry must ensure it has a voice in Europe.
Europe, the single market and the euro are important issues for the insurance industry. As one of th...
Cedar Group backs 'Kid' Jensen.
Disc Jockey David 'Kid' Jensen from Heart FM has received the backing of the Cedar Group. The softwa...
Sites for sore eyes.
Setting up a call centre is no mean feat. Philip da Silva and Tim Hudson explain how to find the perfect location and problems you are likely to encounter.
Exclusive - Political storm could hit FSA.
The Financial Services & Markets Bill is in serious jeopardy following a behind-the-scenes wrangle b...
What's the damage?
Sampo Industrial Insurance - part of the Sampo Group, Finland's largest non-life insurer - has devel...
Sun Vista sunk.
Sun Vista's 1104 passengers and crew were plucked from lifeboats on Friday after the luxury liner ca...
Jobs for life.
The life & pensions industry is experiencing a shortfall in certain roles relating to location, skills and qualifications, says Rico Dent.
Now GISC must take on peacemaker role.
The great broker debate - always an ambitious project - is off. So, just why didn't it come off? T...