Archive

  • Australian government downplays cyber property threat

    12 December 2018

    Cyber terrorism remains an emerging risk but has yet to lead to market failure, the Australian government says

  • QBE's 2019 reinsurance programme targets major cat loss reductions

    12 December 2018

    Australian group expects reductions of up to 50%

  • Analysts concerned by optionality in IFRS 17

    11 December 2018

    But they hope comparability will improve in future, says KPMG

  • UK calls for evidence on setting the Ogden rate

    11 December 2018

    Responses will be used to help the Lord Chancellor consider all relevant issues in setting the rate

  • Fitch and think-tank warn UK insurers about no-deal Brexit

    11 December 2018

    Systematic refusal of valid EU claims will trigger restricted default, Fitch warns

  • PIC secures £1.2bn reinsurance deal with Scor

    11 December 2018

    The deal follows a similar £1bn agreement struck in July 2017

  • Industry welcomes PRA's update on equity release mortgages

    10 December 2018

    Practitioners happy with extra 12 months before implementation

  • PRA and FCA confirm SMCR extension for insurers

    10 December 2018

    The SMCR previously only applied to the banking sector

  • UK P&C insurers urged to factor in regulatory scrutiny on pricing

    10 December 2018

    Moody’s says insurers will need to adapt their pricing practices to comply with revised regulations

  • PRA provides more clarity on equity release mortgages

    10 December 2018

    But UK regulator also makes important concessions in policy statement