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…
Insurance and Reinsurance
HFW Insurance Bulletin – December 2020 In this issue: Covid-19 judgment update: South Africa and AustraliaCOVID-19 business interruption claims have been very much in the news lately. In terms of…
American Club Circular no.44/20 – International Group Reinsurance Arrangements for 2021
American Club Circular no.44/20 – International Group Reinsurance Arrangements for 2021 DECEMBER 18, 2020CIRCULAR NO. 44/20 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: INTERNATIONAL GROUP REINSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2021 The…
IUA sees popularity of market groups jump during remote working
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…
HFW: Insurance Bulletin – November 2020
HFW: Insurance Bulletin – November 2020 In this issue: FCA reports on general insurance pricing practices – changes are coming The FCA has published its final report on its market study…
ZURICH sets out to future-proof 3,000 UK workers
ZURICH sets out to future-proof 3,000 UK workers On a mission to be future ready, the organisation is dedicated to nurturing ‘home grown talent’ to combat the skills shortage Zurich’s workforce…
New survey shows rise in confidence for insurers despite potentially challenging 2021
New survey shows rise in confidence for insurers despite potentially challenging 2021 Confidence among general insurers is bouncing back and while optimism among life insurers remains flat, this is a…
Insurance leaders combine to raise money for planned Insurance Museum in EC3
Insurance leaders combine to raise money for planned Insurance Museum in EC3 By James Brewer Leading insurance, broking and financial interests have put their weight behind a fund-raising launch for…
Insurance Museum – Fundraise Launched
Insurance Museum – Fundraise Launched Target of £3 million per year will enable the delivery of a world-class visitor centre in the City of London, together with digital tools, a…
Pro appoints Head of Data Management and Risk Modelling
Pro appoints Head of Data Management and Risk Modelling Experienced Market Practitioner Sue Barenbrug to lead Augmented Intelligence Drive as Company expands Insurance Services Vertical London, 7th September 2020: Global re/insurance…
IUA appoints director of public policy
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
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,…
TT Club invests to enhance the Motorway Buddy App
TT Club invests to enhance the Motorway Buddy App The freight insurer’s investment is seen as a significant initiative in developing a unified platform to help hauliers and drivers control…
Crisis highlights need for banking union, In conversation with Charles Evans
Crisis highlights need for banking union, In conversation with Charles Evans Monday 17 August 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.34.1 Commentary: EU needs desposit insurance scheme By Margarita Delgado in Madrid European banking…
Situation of Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia for July 2020
Situation of Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia for July 2020 ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre today released the monthly report for July 2020 on the situation of piracy and sea robbery in Asia.…
Update: campaign calling for insurers to stop deducting vital Government grant money from small business intensifies.
Update: campaign calling for insurers to stop deducting vital Government grant money from small business intensifies. The test case against the Royal Sun Alliance closed last week (Thursday 30th July), but…
HFW Insurance Bulletin – July 2020 In this isssue: 1. REGULATION AND LEGISLATION UK: third country EU equivalence for financial services in doubt – but does it matter? The UK’s chances…
Do insurers and corporates need a connected view of the world of risk?
Do insurers and corporates need a connected view of the world of risk? Suki Basi, managing director of Russell Group*, highlights in this article the lack of corporate risk coverage…
COVID-19 classified as a natural disaster by Pennsylvania Supreme Court; could this affect coverage litigation arising from COVID-19?
HFW Briefing: COVID-19 classified as a natural disaster by Pennsylvania Supreme Court; could this affect coverage litigation arising from COVID-19? A recent decision from the highest court in Pennsylvania ratifying government action…
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…
Online Seminar Salvage, SCOPIC & Wreck Removal June 2020
Online Seminar Salvage, SCOPIC & Wreck Removal June 2020 Objective: A 2-days seminar that analyzes the salvage and general average principles and explains the LLoyd’s Open Form (LOF) and the…
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
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…
COVID-19 – Global Insurance and Financial Services Regulatory Update – May 2020
COVID-19 – Global Insurance and Financial Services Regulatory Update – May 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Insurance and Financial Services Regulatory Update The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the normal businesses activity…
HFW Insurance Bulletin – April 2020 – Edition 2
HFW Insurance Bulletin – April 2020 – Edition 2 In this issue: 1. REGULATION AND LEGISLATION UK: Coronavirus – FCA implements temporary financial relief measures for impacted customers The Financial Conduct Authority…
COVID-19: Reality in unchartered territory
COVID-19: Reality in unchartered territory We are now entering the second week with Maria Mavroudis’* initiated and moderated Virtual Coffee Chats. The theme of yesterday’s one was: “COVID-19: Reality in…