IUA publishes guide to Contingent Employers’ Liability Insurance A new introductory guide to contingent employers’ liability cover has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). It sets out to…
IUA sees popularity of market groups jump during remote working Remote working has led to a 40% plus increase in attendance at formal London insurance market meetings, the International Underwriting…
IUMI publishes initial findings from its major claims database. During this year’s annual International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference, initial findings from IUMI’s major claims database were made available…
Media comment: FCA business interruption test case Dave Matcham, chief executive of the International Underwriting Association, said: “The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the London company market has been…
IUA appoints director of public policy Helen Dalziel has been appointed as Director of Public Policy at the International Underwriting Association. The organisation which represents insurance and reinsurance companies operating…
IUA publishes open letter to solicitor firms Professional indemnity insurance cover for solicitors could become unsustainable if underwriters are not allowed to cancel policies where the premium is not paid,…
IUA publishes new Motor Terrorism Clause A new model clause for clarifying coverage of motor terrorism risks has been published by the International Underwriting Association. It has been developed after…
IUA backs forced labour clauses Efforts by London Market insurers to combat forced labour and modern slavery have been backed by the International Underwriting Association. The trade body has…
IUA calls for clear regulation of e-scooters E-scooters should be restricted to use on roads and not permitted on pavements, the International Underwriting Association has recommended in a statement to…
IUA supports Pandemic Re The International Underwriting Association is supporting calls to devise a government-supported insurance solution for future pandemic events. The Pandemic Re group is working with UK state-backed…
20.05.20 – IUA REMOTE Market Briefing: “COVID 19: Is Insurance Its Next Target in the US?” with Wade Clark Mulcahy LLP and guest speakers with Robert Cosgrove, Partner, Wade Clark…
IUA members focus on non-affirmative cyber coverage A new London Market committee, established to address non-affirmative cyber insurance coverage, has met for the first time. The group has been set…
IUA launches new commercial crime underwriting group A new London Market underwriting group has been established by the International Underwriting Association for companies writing commercial crime business. It met for…
IUA publishes future tech insight The deployment of 5G wireless networks is likely to be the single biggest technological change for society over the next few years. This is because…
IUA welcomes Registration and Testing for Drone pilots Registration requirements and the introduction of an online test for UK drone operators have been welcomed by the International Underwriting Association (IUA).…
IUA establishes new London Market Construction Group A new London market committee for underwriters providing professional indemnity cover to the construction industry has been established by the International Underwriting Association…
IUA publishes on-demand insurance report On-demand insurance will play a fundamental role in the future of the industry, new research published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA) states. Pay-as-you go…
LONDON COMPANY MARKET PREMIUM RISES TO £28.4BN Premium income in the London company market has increased to £28.437bn, a new report by the International Underwriting Association (IUA) has shown. Gross…
IUA comment on discount rate announced The announcement of a new personal injury discount rate of minus 0.25% is a surprising and disappointing outcome for insurers, the International Underwriting Association…
New London Market Data Protection group established A new group is being established to tackle data protection issues in the London company market. Members of the International Underwriting Association (IUA)…
IUA publishes Cyber Exclusion Clauses Two new London Market model clauses to help underwriters manage cyber losses have been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The wordings have been…
End confusion around the Prudent Uninsured Test, urges claims expert at spring 2019 seminar of the Association of Average Adjusters Shipowners dealing with repairs and other essentials after a marine…
People using driverless cars should still not take their eyes off the road, if they could be expected to take over the vehicle at short notice in an emergency, the…
The publication of a major official report on the wholesale insurance market is just one of several regulatory issues expected to dominate the International Underwriting Association’s agenda in 2019. The…
The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has appointed a consultant to help its member companies make the most of their use of central London Market processing services. A review of service…