European Regulation and Standards
125 whitepapers and resources
European Regulation and Standards
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.
Webinar: What do brokers need to know about GDPR?
This webinar is dedicated to helping brokers through the upcoming implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation. Our expert panel discuss what broking firms should be doing now and why, along with the next steps to take ahead of the new laws going live on 25th May.
Regulation Q&A: From GDPR to IDD, Brexit to the future of the PRA - What do insurers really think?
The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. With this in mind, Post asked a number of senior insurance figures about some of the most pertinent changes that are afoot from GDPR to the IDD, and how they would like the situation to develop in a post-Brexit Europe.
Sprinklers - the potential life and property saver
There has been a general decrease in fire incidents over the last 30 years, however, fires remain devastating events, and in the same period, the cost per fire has substantially grown. This article highlights how sprinkler systems provide important and often critical protection when things go wrong.
GDPR Quick Start Guide
With the EU General Data Protection Regulation coming into effect in May 2018, MarkLogic Consulting has developed a GDPR Quick Start service. This guide highlights how the service will get you up and running with one of the most difficult parts of this regulation – evidence-based status of consent.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Are you ready?
With GDPR coming into effect on 25th May, the sooner businesses begin to take action to meet the regime’s requirements, the better prepared they will be. Designed for brokers, this guide focuses on the scope of GDPR, its key principles and the steps businesses should be taking now.