Archive

  • US insurability crisis casts a dark cloud on Europe

    21 January 2025

    Climate-driven losses in the US have led insurers to withdraw coverage. Could the same happen in Europe? Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Eiopa's call for cross-border overhaul, and the path to a single EU supervisor

    30 December 2024

    Challenges with supervising cross-border insurance sales has prompted the EU's insurance authority to demand greater powers. But could bigger events in Brussels overtake them? Christopher Cundy and Martin Assmann report

  • UK regulators push for clearer investment product disclosures

    20 December 2024

    ABI welcomes the initiative

  • FSB identifies 13 insurers subject to its resolution planning standards

    05 December 2024

    Firms are not considered systemically important by virtue of inclusion

  • IR&C EMEA: ABI's Otudeko urges regulators to focus on existing tools first

    05 December 2024

    The interim director of regulation calls for proportionality and collaboration

  • Buyer be where? Japanese insurers look beyond the horizon, for M&A deals

    04 December 2024

    The rewards for Japan's insurers of overseas M&A include risk diversification, new customers and profit enhancement - but stakeholders tell David Walker that risks abound, as well

  • Consumer Duty has become a burden for insurers... but in a good way

    18 November 2024

    The Consumer Duty rules have reshaped the UK's conduct regulation by demanding insurers place customers' needs first. While still seen as a burden, it has been is welcomed as a step towards better outcomes for all. Joshua Geer reports

  • UK's financial watchdogs must "regulate for growth", says government

    15 November 2024

    Rachel Reeves's Mansion House speech signals rollback of senior managers and certification regime

  • Lloyd's of London and ABI launch guide on defining major cyber events

    07 November 2024

    The guide outlines the steps that need to be considered and the degree of emphasis needed.

  • Brazil invites UK insurers to "seize the moment" on market opportunities

    31 October 2024

    Ambassador Patriota outlines Brazil's growth potential and new pathways for UK insurance sector at London forum