GRM News & Analysis
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Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta, EIOPA
Adrian Ladbury, Editorial Director and Co-Founder, Commercial Risk Europe, asks Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta, Executive Director, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions…
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A new approach to insuring Africa
Expanding a global programme to cover operations in Africa is no easy job. Flexibility and an ability to innovate are…
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African code creates mixed blessing for MIPs
The adoption of a common set of insurance rules by more than a dozen African countries has strengthened legal certainty…
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Regulation number one banana skin, surveys find
A number of surveys have highlighted the importance of compliance and regulatory risk, and the tightening of regulations worldwide.
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Claims – fail to plan, plan to fail
When a risk manager buys an insurance policy, what is really being purchased is a commitment to pay claims. Risk…
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JLT Forum 2013 – global programme update
While people talk about multinational insurance programmes as if they are straightforward to put together and every big business either…
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Exploring the future of global programmes
How have global insurance programmes changed in the last 10 years, and where will they be in a further 10…
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Tax and regulatory news
Ferma warns EC over subscription market restrictions, EIOPA chairman calls for enhanced role and new fees, Insurance Europe attacks US…
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Captive news
Texas becomes latest captive domicile, Tennessee introduces new protected cell captive legislation, Cayman Islands to commit to OECD tax convention…
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Australia market report – Weathered the storm
The Australian insurance market is well developed, competitive and well regulated. The recent (November 2012) International Monetary Fund report, Insurance…
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Airmic’s global programme database on schedule
Airmic's planned database of international insurance requirements is on course, and the association expects to be able to announce the…
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Compliance, corruption & bribery – A global issue
What constitutes a bribe? A watch? A car? Tickets to a football match? Or a suitcase full of cash? The…
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Embargo rules add uncertainty to international programmes
Embargo rules and the consequent sanction clauses created by the insurance market continue to create much confusion and uncertainty for…
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Demand rising for D&O in emerging markets
Demand for directors' and officer's liability (D&O) insurance in emerging markets is increasing rapidly, and markets such as China, the…
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Concern over Canadian tax liability
A worrying tax situation for some insurers in Canada could potentially turn into a problem for Canadian companies with captives,…
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Regulations: if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu
Proposed and pending regulations present challenges as well as opportunities for US insurers, according to panelists at Standard & Poor's…
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Editors comment – Compliance database: on track?
So Airmic's global insurance compliance database is on schedule for a launch at the end of 2014. This is good…
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News in brief
S&P: 'subdued' pressure on rating of global multiline insurers, Lloyd's in agreement with Colombian Insurance Association, Marsh reports deterioration in…
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Fraud – an inevitable risk factor in China
The risk of falling foul of corruption and bribery laws in their home countries has emerged as one of the…
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Global programmes and US exposures
How does the US fit into a global insurance programme? This is an important question for many risk managers of…