European Regulation and Standards
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European Regulation and Standards
How maritime insurers are helping shipowners decarbonise
With the European Union’s Emissions Trading System coming into force for the maritime transport industry on 1 January 2025, this article sheds light on how shipowners, operators and insurers have come to terms with the new regulations.
Spotlight: Insurance's regulatory burden - are we to blame?
Seemingly relentless waves of regulatory change are battering the insurance sector. This spotlight focuses on the increasing regulatory burden facing the insurance industry and to what extent firms themselves are to blame for failing to adopt modern technology and processes.
Home insurance: Tackling the surge in claims settlement delay complaints
With a significant spike in complaints suggesting the home insurance industry is struggling to keep pace with the number of claims it is receiving, this article examines what is behind settlement delays and how providers are managing expectations.
Why Keeping up with Kardashians is vital for marketing insurance
41% of Gen Z say they turn to social media to decide which financial products to purchase. This article explores why keeping up with Kardashian-like influencers is what it will take for general insurance providers to attract Gen Z to their products and services.
Navigating data breach compensation claims
The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years. This article looks at the key cases for data breach claims and considers whether English Courts are diverging from EU Courts on this issue and what is next for data breach claims.
Navigating AI regulations: Preparing for the EU AI Act and beyond
AI is facing regulatory scrutiny, as seen in the sweeping EU AI Act. As these compliance burdens increase, organisations may soon face greater risks. This guide created by Appian details how you can prepare for AI regulations now.
The challenges and opportunities in the UK insurance brokerage market
The UK’s insurance brokerage market has traditionally held a prominent position within Europe. However, the challenge of dealing with global insurers has led to consolidation becoming the driving theme in the market. This article unpacks how the UK can keep its prominent standing in Europe.
Opinion: How SME brokers can seize the opportunity of the regulators’ post-Brexit regime
The post-Brexit insurance regime has flushed out the unstable offshore insurers that once passported into the UK through Europe. Some of the hard-to-place risks will have less options, so brokers must now step up and show their worth. Read this article to find out more.
Case study: Aréas Assurances
The Aréas Assurances Group represents the seventh largest network of insurance agents in France, with a strong presence throughout the country. This case study sheds light on how Aréas modernised the management of its regulatory obligations by automating its Solvency II reporting.
IPT compliance: A guide for insurers
Insurance premium tax (IPT) is complex. For insurers, keeping up with changing rates, rules and regulations can be challenging especially when writing across multiple territories. Designed for insurers, this guide provides everything you need to know about the IPT regulatory landscape.