European Regulation and Standards
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European Regulation and Standards
Are you ready for new data protection laws?
The General Data Protection Regulation will introduce new requirements for those processing personal data and tougher penalties for data breaches. This article explains what brokers and their customers need to know about the GDPR ahead of its implementation in 2018.
CII member economic outlook and Brexit survey: Economic, business and employment prospects for 2017
Confidence in the UK economy in 2017 has dropped to the lowest levels since 2011: the greatest one-year fall for each index since records began. Download this edition of the CII Member Survey for more information on attitudes towards future economic prospects and the impact of Brexit.
FOIL Update: The Government consults on Vnuk
If Vnuk becomes law, the categories of vehicles required to be insured will increase significantly to include, for example, children’s motorised ride-on toys and golf buggies. This article sheds light on the latest developments and the UK Government’s position.
Insight briefing: It’s time to (re)evaluate the risks of protectionism
This insight briefing examines examples of protectionism against foreign (re)insurers, and looks at the problems that such actions can cause for the jurisdictions that enact them.
Insight briefing: Making the IPID work for consumers
Insurance Europe's insight briefing outlines several components that need to be included in the design of the insurance product information document (IPID) to ensure that it is a useful tool in helping consumers to make informed decisions when buying insurance products.
Comments on European Commission proposal for tackling hybrid mismatches with third countries
In this position paper, Insurance Europe comments on the Commission’s proposal for tackling hybrid mismatches with third countries.
Insight briefing: Better, not more, information for insurance consumers
This short insight briefing calls for EU consumer protection rules to ensure that consumers receive better, not just more, information when purchasing insurance products.
Supply chain risk in a post-Brexit world
This StrategicRisk analysis explores the likely implications of Brexit for supply chains, including the emergence of trade barriers, exit from the customs union, the reinstatement of border controls and the end of free movement of labour.
Solvency II compliance: Getting a grip on data
Without modern technology and with the pressures from regulations such as Solvency II it will simply become impossible for today’s insurers to manage vast volumes of data. Find out how you can handle data to remove the threat of a heavy fine.
Is Solvency II taking its toll on insurers?
There is no doubt that Solvency II is placing a huge pressure on the insurance market, both from a reporting and capital adequacy point of view. With SII Pillar 3 introduced on 1st January, this short article briefly discusses how you can prepare for the new regime.