Archive

  • KPMG fined £6m for insurance audit failings

    30 April 2019

    UK watchdog concludes case of misleading accounts at ERS

  • Over half of insurers behind target on operational efficiency

    29 April 2019

    KPMG and Acord survey also highlights limited integration of technology platforms

  • Getting IFRS 17 ready for lift off

    16 April 2019

    Despite the recent efforts by the IASB in proposing several changes to ease the implementation of IFRS 17, the new accounting standard for insurance contracts, some in the industry believe more needs to be done. Cintia Cheong rounds up the latest developments on IFRS 17 and the outstanding issues until its launch

  • UK insurtech investment hits $1bn

    15 February 2019

    KPMG’s report shows market is maturing with fewer, but larger insurtech deals

  • Gábor Hanák leads International Actuarial Association in 2019

    09 January 2019

    While Tonya Manning will take presidential role in 2020

  • Analysts concerned by optionality in IFRS 17

    11 December 2018

    But they hope comparability will improve in future, says KPMG

  • IASB likely to support one-year deferral for IFRS 17

    06 November 2018

    But two years are more realistic for some insurers, panellist argues

  • Efrag puts IFRS 17 consultation on hold

    21 September 2018

    Parallel work at IASB blamed for delay

  • KPMG promotes Simon Ranger to lead UK insurance

    18 September 2018

    Simon Ranger previously held roles at Deloitte and Prudential UK

  • IFRS 17: more insurers will buy CSM engine instead of building it

    06 September 2018

    Finding talent still a bigger concern than securing budget