Legislation
US insurers 'irritated' by equivalency scheme
Some US-based insurers find plans to align more closely with their European counterparts under the Solvency II equivalency scheme 'irritating'.
Moody’s Analytics announces Solvency II collaboration
Moody’s Analytics has announced a collaboration with Barrie & Hibbert to offer Solvency II customers of the risk management solutions provider with seamless access to Barrier & Hibbert’s economic scenarios.
Post Europe February: Exclusive liability content now live
Post Europe February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our View from…
Insurance Insight February: Exclusive liability content now live
Insurance Insight February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our…
Post Europe: Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
JLT welcomes bribery act delay
JLT’s D&O liability team has welcomed the delay to implementation of the Bribery Act due to the level of debate and uncertainty that surrounded aspects of the act.
Treasury committee calls for right not rushed regulation
The Treasury Committee has today published its report on the government's proposals for financial regulation, calling for more time to get it right.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
Allianz backs electrical fire safety week
Fire risks caused by unsafe electrical equipment are a major hazard in the workplace and in recognition of Electrical Fire Safety Week; Allianz Engineering is encouraging firms to have their electrical appliances checked on a regular basis.
Motor Claims 2011 – Roundtable: Communication over crash claims
As motor insurers seek to reduce claims costs, Post gathered a group of industry experts together to debate whether a law change would help. Jonathan Swift reports.
News analysis - Disproportionate success fees: A catalyst for change
The Mirror Group Newspapers' recent court victory, when it challenged paying disproportionate success fees, could spell the beginning of the end for recoverability. Andrew Parker analyses the decision and its potential ramifications.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
North of the Border: Update on Pleural Plaques and Forum Shopping
The eagerly awaited decision of Scotland's Inner House of the Court of Session, in the judicial review of the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 is anticipated later this month.
Subsidence - Tree preservation orders: Addressing the root cause
Legislation for tree preservation orders will be changing in the coming year. Keiron Hart examines what these changes mean in practical terms, and whether some opportunities have been lost.
Post Europe: Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
MP plans 'dramatic changes' for motor
Road safety minister Mike Penning MP has vowed to step up government efforts to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance.
Biba welcomes new regulations to reduce uninsured driving
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the news that the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement regulations have been laid in parliament.
Post Europe January: Exclusive major risk and IPT online content now live
Post Europe December is now live with a look at changes to the insurance premium tax rates across Europe, details of major losses in the Mediterranean regions last year and a review of how the Nordic region is dealing with corporate risks.
Post Europe View from the Top: Sunlight drives away shadows
Major risks are not included in the existing European Insurance Mediation Direction. The Federation of European Risk Management Associations believes they should be, and is urging the European Commission to bring them into the current revision of the…
Broking focus - Bribery Act: On the right side of the law
London market brokers transacting across international boundaries need to revisit their risk and compliance provision in the face of draconian new UK bribery legislation, reports Ralph Savage.