Regulation – Page 179
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NewsEurope listening to Lloyd’s Solvency II calibration concerns
Lloyd's has been lobbying the FSA, Treasury and European bodies to amend the capital requirements
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NewsCrossrail insurers learn their lesson from tunnel collapses
Special guidance drawn up after tunnelling projects approach limit of insurability
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The LobbyCan you avoid the VAT trap?
While brokers and insurers are exempt from VAT, their suppliers may not be - and the 2.5% hike could bite hard
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People & OpinionRichard Hobbs: New year, new approach to regulation
As the legislative backlash to the banking crisis continues apace, Richard Hobbs looks for signs that insurance concerns will not be overlooked
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Markets & RisksDeep impact
We can be sure of two issues relating to the Solvency II directive: it is unavoidable and it’s costing a bomb to implement. We look into an issue that’s less certain: what insurers will get in return for the costly and rigorous build-up to the new capital regime
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NewsDirector banned for ignoring concerns over £2m fraud
FSA says surety bond insurer Barry Williams ‘recklessly abused trust’ of clients Markel and QBE
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NewsPPI complaints spark 7% rise in FOS cases
PPI-related cases are up by 40%, while total of all other complaints has fallen
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Breaking NewsBIBA welcomes government crackdown on uninsured drivers
CIE regulations will make it an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle
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Online onlyBiba submits plan to reduce cost of motor insurance
Broker body urges Government to implement eight point plan
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Online onlyPre-nup recognition could spark divorce insurance
Law commission starts consultation today
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Online onlyEIOPA unveils management team
Appointments mark formal launch of new pan-European insurance supervisor
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Online onlyFive things you should know about Solvency II: part 2
Investment in IT is crucial to put the right tools, processes and strategies in place. Insurers will need to be ready to absorb the cost of the transformation
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Online onlyBiba blog: Please Mr Postman
The FSA's interest in reforming supervisory practices is belated and may not be appropriate
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The LobbyDon’t get caught out by the Bribery Act
Hard-hitting new anti-bribery legislation is almost upon us, but how much do you know about it? Here are 10 things brokers should know about the incoming act
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People & OpinionLord Hunt: Why we must still speak with one voice
With the year’s political and regulatory framework still taking shape, the industry needs to build on its success in forging a united front
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Online onlySolvency II budgets could rise sharply by 2013
PwC survey finds 11% of insurers yet to launch Solvency II project
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The LobbyThe new face of financial regulation
Hector Sants reveals how the new UK regime will differ from the FSA’s previous approach
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NewsSants sheds light on insurance agenda of new-look regulator
New financial regime will take into account lower risks of large insurers compared to banks
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NewsEcclesiastical to raise £40m to meet Solvency II demands
Insurer will issue new shares to generate capital
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Online onlyInsurers will get differential treatment – FSA’s Sants
New UK system will distinguish banks and insurers
