European Regulation and Standards
120 whitepapers and resources
European Regulation and Standards
Common intellectual property disputes
This guide identifies what could go wrong for a web developer when it comes to intellectual property and provides a list of steps to follow in order to prevent a dispute. Read this short guide to help your clients ensure they have the all the information they need regarding IP.
VAN added value stories: Data security officer's story
The Data Security or Data Protection Officer is an increasingly vital role within the insurance sector, especially following the implementation of GDPR. This short guide highlights how Optal’s Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) can be used by insurers to mitigate the risks of a data breach occurring.
GDPR has arrived - Now what?
With accountability as the new principle, GDPR requires that organisations not only comply in a sustainable manner but also demonstrate compliance on an ongoing basis. EXL's infographic highlights the steps you can take to achieve and demonstrate compliance both today and in the future.
Brexit and the insurance sector: Towards 2020 and beyond
What will Brexit mean for the UK’s insurance sector? This report provides a snapshot of opinions from within the UK insurance industry as the UK undertakes the somewhat tortuous road towards Brexit. Topics covered: key recommendations; Brexit outcomes; impact on UK insurers; future considerations.
Infographic: GDPR - What are your rights as an insurance consumer?
This infographic provides an overview of insurance consumers’ main rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applied from 25 May 2018.
Half year review 2018
As we enter the second half of 2018, Neil Clutterbuck, Allianz chief underwriting officer, takes stock of some key industry topics and considers how these may develop. Topics covered: the Civil Liability Bill; Hackitt report; terrorism; broker market consolidation; ABI pricing principles and Brexit.
GDPR - developing best practice for obtaining consent
Following implementation of GDPR on May 25th, the UK entered into a new age of data protection. This guide focuses on best practice for obtaining consent before providing real world examples of the use of consent within the general insurance sector and seven practical steps brokers can take.
A changing legal landscape: Casualty and motor claims
This short paper summarises the principal legal risks facing the casualty and motor claims environment over the medium term. The challenges include the resetting of the personal injury discount rate, the effect of changes to EU motor insurance law and the ongoing evolution of vicarious liability.
New EU regulations on medical devices explained
In the EU, the European Parliament recently adopted two new regulations that significantly tighten the requirements for medical devices. This article provides an overview of the new regulations, the scandal that prompted change and the need to balance safety, innovation and affordability.
The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD): Where are we now?
Following the EU’s recent decision to amend the implementation date for the IDD, this article explores the implications of the new directive for brokers and revisits the steps outlined in our recent article that every broker should consider taking immediately.