European Regulation
76 whitepapers and resources
European Regulation
International competition law: All over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition? Download Post’s article to find out more.
Addendum to Insurance Europe’s response to EC services passport consultation
In this document, Insurance Europe responds to the European Commission’s consultation on a proposed EU services passport for the single market. This response covers how an EU services passport would facilitate the provision of insurance for cross-border services and what role insurers would play.
FOIL Update on Brexit after the referendum
The political ramifications of the Brexit vote still have a long way to run, and the commercial and financial consequences will not be known for some time. But what happens now? FOIL’s Update highlights the insurance industry’s initial response and the UK’s position following the referendum vote.
Lloyd’s cyber-attack strategy
This paper focuses on insurance losses arising from malicious electronic acts, referred to throughout as “cyber-attack”. The paper sheds light on the growing frequency and severity of attacks, Lloyd’s cyber-attack strategy and next steps – including the development of cyber-attack scenarios.
Access to in-vehicle data can maximise the benefits consumers gain from motor insurance
This two page insight briefing outlines why motor consumers must be able to decide who can access their in-vehicle data, and for what purposes.
CII Thinkpiece: The UK’s European Union Referendum June 2016
On 23rd June the British population will be given the opportunity to vote to remain or leave the European Community. This CII Thinkpiece provides views from the opposing campaigns of the EU referendum, Britain Stronger in Europe and Vote Leave.
International cross-border controls
As the British public are poised to vote on Brexit, the European Commission is considering moving cross-border barriers for insurance sales, with digital innovation a potential key driver. Download Post's article to find out more.
Indirect taxation on insurance contracts in Europe
This publication assesses indirect taxation on insurance contracts in Europe, with a full survey of rules, tariffs and regulations in European markets. It provides an overview of the taxes applicable to insurance premiums, as well as the various declaration and payment procedures in most states.
EU regulation: Draft rules affecting insurance-based investment products
Insurance Europe has published a two page insight briefing paper on why the draft packaged retail and insurance-based investment products regulatory technical standards contain significant design faults, which - if not corrected - will result in consumers being misled.
FOIL Digest April 2016
FOIL's digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: insurance fraud and bribery; EU VAT Directive for claims handling services; legislation updates; latest Court of Appeal cases; MedCo; Brexit.