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Post Europe: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Post Europe: Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
Post Europe: All change for financial reporting?
The International Accounting Standards Board has released its exposure draft with the intention to create a single international financial standard. Evan Bogardus explains how for many insurers, meeting these challenges head on could transform their…
CEA warns of consumer detriment following ECJ ruling on sex
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has warned that there could be far-reaching implications for the price and availability of insurance cover if today’s opinion by the advocate general is upheld by the European Court of Justice.
Chubb extends Cega partnership
Chubb Insurance has extended its partnership with claims management and emergency medical assistance company Cega Group Services.
APIL: Lord Young report will breed “carelessness”
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has released a damning statement ahead of Lord Young’s eagerly awaited health and safety review.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Postscript - five years ago: Fraud database set to launch
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news as this highlight from five years ago reveals
Postscript - 20 years ago: Job loss threat for aviation staff
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 10 years ago: QBE to establish largest MA
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
RSA warns small businesses over insufficient cover
RSA has fired a warning to small businesses about the key areas of insurance cover.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Career path & CSR news: CII to offer reduction in membership cost for students
The Chartered Insurance Institute is to target the student community through the launch of a reduced price membership scheme.
Industry must move quickly to comply with Anti-Bribery Act
Insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens, said that companies in the UK insurance industry should be making sure that they have proper anti-bribery and corruption controls in place ahead of new legislation which comes into force next…
Law report: Network rail test cases over infrastructure damage
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Capita acquires First Assist Services
The Capita Group has announced that it has acquired First Assist Services for a cash consideration of £12.5m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
All change for financial reporting?
The International Accounting Standards Board has released its exposure draft with the intention to create a single international financial standard. Evan Bogardus explains how for many insurers, meeting these challenges head on could transform their…
Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
Insurance Insight: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Insurance Insight: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…