European Regulation and Standards
122 whitepapers and resources
European Regulation and Standards
The digitalisation of the insurance tax landscape
This e-book serves as an expert guide to the evolving global insurance premium tax landscape, offering critical insights into the digitalisation of tax and what it means for insurers. Topics covered: IPT compliance; the outlook for captive insurers; the boom in insurtechs; digital transformation.
Ireland's insurance market optimistic about the future
Following the country’s success in addressing its past regulatory failures and setting out its stall as a well-regulated domicile for firms needing to service European Union clients, Ireland’s insurance market exudes a cautious optimism about its future. Read this article to find out more.
IFRS 17: How can insurers prepare for the biggest change in insurance accounting in recent years?
Due to go live on 1st January 2023, IFRS 17 represents the biggest change in insurance accounting in recent years. This content highlights how insurers can overcome the challenges posed by cash flow matching, the benefits of automation and top tips to achieve compliance.
The Irish broker market: Consolidation and compliance
As the Irish broking market steadies itself after the buffeting from the swirling winds of Brexit and Covid it faces a fresh challenge: consolidation. This article focuses on how Ireland's broker market is developing and how consolidation is impacting the market.
We need an insurance industry ‘big bang’ across the back office
The UK insurance industry is on the verge of a ‘big bang’. Post-Brexit deregulation and digital transformation are reducing red tape, while unblocking innovation and investment. This blog highlights why creating a smarter insurance industry also depends on a parallel revolution in the back-office.
Claims progress over perfection: A clearer view to help tackle insurance fraud
As insurance looks back on a difficult period for customers, for tackling insurance fraud and for claims – it’s important to come together as a community and respond with solutions in the industry. The blog highlights how the insurance industry can overcome consumer cynicism to help tackle fraud.
China - political risks: Implications of uncertainty
There would be serious consequences for the insurance market if escalation of tensions between the major western democracies and China arose. This article explores why insurance companies are burying their heads in the sand about the issue, rather than preparing for risks.
Vnuk: The position now under UK motor law
This article looks a little deeper into the announcement in February 2021 by the Transport Secretary of the government’s “plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike” and discusses what this might mean in practice.
2021 data privacy regulations for insurance companies to know
Staying compliant and keeping customers’ data safe must be a top priority for all insurers. This blog provides a breakdown of some of the most important global legislation that will impact insurance operations, and the steps insurers can take to protect data privacy.
FOIL Update - Brexit and cross border claims
This FOIL Update covers two related articles which look at the current position with cross-border claims from 11.00 p.m. on 31 December and EU proposals for a reformed Motor Insurance Directive.