New cooperation framework has 17 more waiting to sign

National insurance regulators across the world have begun signing up to a global framework for sharing information about large cross-border insurers, Reuters reports

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) said the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), the Financial Supervisory Commission of Chinese Taipei (FSCEY) and Germany's watchdog BaFin have signed the new cooperation framework.

Applications from 17 other supervisory bodies were being processed, the IAIS said.

"With the multilateral memorandum of understanding in place, insurance supervisors will be better equipped to improve the effectiveness of cross-border supervision of insurance companies," the IAIS said in a statement.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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