Brexit
Irish Insurance trade bodies to merge in anticipation of post-Brexit rush
Two of Ireland’s insurance trade bodies are planning to merge as the country prepares for an influx of business from the UK post-Brexit.
IUA: Single market access is key Brexit concern
The London insurance market must maintain access to the single market following Brexit negotiations, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
Six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat
More than six out of 10 brokers do not see Brexit as a threat, research has revealed.
Irish regulator boosts staffing levels ahead of predicted post-Brexit insurer exodus
The Central Bank of Ireland, which acts as the country’s insurance regulator, has increased staff levels by over 25% ahead of an expected influx of UK insurers post-Brexit.
AJG's Michael Rea on the challenge of effective integration
The appetite for acquisition activity is undiminished, but buying is the easy part
AIG to move European HQ out of London following Brexit vote
AIG could move its European headquarters from London to an EU country, following the referendum result.
ABI urges regulators to 'refine not replace' Solvency II post-Brexit
Insurers are calling on regulators to refine Solvency II to better suit the UK market, rather than replace it entirely when the UK leaves the EU.
Lloyd's appoints Paolo Vagnone as strategy and change director
Lloyd’s of London has appointed Paolo Vagnone to the newly created role of strategy and change director.
Data protection: The cost of hacks set to climb
The hefty fine levied against Talk Talk for failing to protect its customers' data will pale in comparison to the maximum penalty regulators will be able to hand out in less than two years.
Interview: Nigel Teasdale, Foil
Referendum results, cabinet reshuffles and the shelving of long-awaited reforms add up to a turbulent year ahead for anyone in the insurance sector, not least those in the legal profession. For the Forum of Insurance Lawyers' incoming president Nigel…
All aboard the Brexit rollercoaster
There is a touching stubborn optimism in the insurance industry about where the Brexit negotiations might lead, although it is rather like one of those fixed smiles that it gradually becomes harder to sustain with any degree of conviction.
Post November 2016: Start-ups, autonomous cars, future claims, and broker gossip
They look like rock stars but they're insurtech entrepreneurs.
Biba urges Chancellor not to increase Insurance Premium Tax
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the government not to increase Insurance Premium Tax in the Autumn Statement.
State of the Broker Nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union
QBE's Richard Pryce on why the insurance industry must seek certainty on Brexit
We all planned for it but it’s fair to say that few among us believed we would actually have to execute our Brexit contingency strategies.
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
Hard Brexit puts £7.3bn of London premiums at risk
More than £7.3bn of premium in the London market will be potentially affected by a change to passporting arrangements following Brexit.
Brexit a 'stumbling block' for globalisation, Lloyd's Asia boss warns
The head of Lloyd's Asia-Pacific has described Brexit as "one of the biggest stumbling blocks for globalisation".
Where are all the full-stack insurance start-ups?
Capital requirements and regulations have been blamed for putting off new full-stack insurers from establishing in the UK but Brexit won't necessarily help start-ups.
Two-thirds of EU insurance legislation already enshrined in UK law
Two-thirds of European Union legislation that affect the insurance sector are already enshrined in UK law.
Nelson welcomes PM's Brexit timeline
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s confirmation that Article 50 will be invoked before March next year.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2016
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market?
FCA to retain large sections of EU regulation post-Brexit
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed that it plans to retain large sections of EU regulation as the country prepares for Brexit.
Irish insurance bosses focus on M&A deals despite economic challenges
Nearly a fifth of Irish insurers are looking to acquire or merge with a competitor, a survey of insurance CEO's has found.