European Directives White Papers

Weightmans' Professional Risk newsletter provides considered analysis of issues and cases affecting the whole professional indemnity market and their implications. This issue covers: lenders' claims; defective premises claims; the Bribery Act 2010; surveyor's negligence and construction. 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

Regulatory developments go beyond mandatory compliance changes and strike at the heart of the business agenda. In particular, the introduction of the Solvency II regime in 2013 requires insurers to overhaul their risk and capital management frameworks. VIEW SUMMARY

 The civil unrest in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and beyond has demonstrated the fragile nature of many of the regimes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region serving as a stark reminder of the political risks for businesses operating in this part of the world. What does this mean for insurers? VIEW SUMMARY

This quarterly update covers the latest developments in the defined benefit (DB) pension plan de-risking market. It looks at all aspects of the market, including regulatory developments, product development, completed transactions, product pricing and market sentiments. VIEW SUMMARY

In this white paper, the FSA provides a brief guide to the European Union and its legislative processes. VIEW SUMMARY

This white paper provides a review of the European Commission's professional qualifications directive. The report covers the application of the directive in relation to insurance and financial service firms and analyses the merits and limitations of the directive. VIEW SUMMARY

The Solvency II Directive, aims to harmonise and strengthen the supervisory framework for European (re)insurance companies. In order not to impose too heavy a burden on small and medium firms, the principle of proportionality applies throughout the Directive. VIEW SUMMARY

At a meeting on 7 October 2010 between Tim Breedon, Chairman of the ABI and Hector Sants CEO of the FSA it was agreed that the industry and the FSA should work together to produce further advice to firms on the Internal Model Approval Process (IMAP). VIEW SUMMARY