European Regulation White Papers

This quarterly Lloyd's report reviews Europe's major insurance markets according to national hot topics, insurance, reinsurance, broking and regulatory developments. Nations covered include: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK. VIEW SUMMARY

The objective of this FERMA/ECIIA Guidance is to assist board members, particularly members of the audit committee, with the implementation of art. 41 of the 8th European Company Law Directive. This guide provides advice on interpreting the legislation and implementing appropriate systems. VIEW SUMMARY

The Eurozone crisis has created a traumatic backdrop for EU relations, especially financial regulation. This eight page report assesses the possible implications of: MiFID-2; the Insurance Mediation Directive; the European Court ruling on gender and insurance pricing; and EIOPA consumer protection. VIEW SUMMARY

Insurance companies face tough challenges, but there are opportunities for the UK insurance sector to build on its world leading strengths. In this Thinkpiece, Mark Hoban, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury has offered the Government’s views on domestic and international insurance regulation. VIEW SUMMARY

Businesses are faced with evolving corporate governance regulation and an increasingly litigious environment domestically. Airmic conducted a survey of its members to understand D&O purchasing patterns and to provide data against which risk managers can benchmark their own insurance programmes. VIEW SUMMARY

This document has been written to help insurance and reinsurance professionals understand the implications of Solvency II for the catastrophe modelling component of their company’s (or client’s) Internal Model. It also suggests business practices to smooth the implementation process. VIEW SUMMARY

Fitch Ratings outlines its 2012 forecasts for the UK non-life insurance sector, including IDR and IFS ratings for 13 of the sector's key players. The report, which classfies the market's rating outlook 'Stable', assesses key industry drivers, such as premium levels, combined ratios and Solvency II. VIEW SUMMARY

An article previewing Solvency II's anticipated impact upon insurers conducting business in Europe. The article outlines the steps already taken by UK insurers to adapt, the possible implications for small insurers and international businesses, plus the anticipated information technology costs. VIEW SUMMARY

Published by Post Europe and Atos Origin, this white paper examines the effects of Solvency II from the multiple perspectives of the companies it is impacting across Europe. VIEW SUMMARY