International Underwriting Association (IUA)
Matcham retires as IUA CEO after 20 years with Jones stepping up
Chris Jones has been appointed as International Underwriting Association CEO succeeding Dave Matcham, who is retiring after 20 years in the role.
ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling
ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.
LMA and IUA publish Insurance Act guide
Guide details changes and potential challenges brought about by the Act.
Trade body demands greater clarity over new regulators
The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has called for greater clarity on how the two new insurance regulators are going to cooperate.
IUA claims first in measuring London company market
The London company market is worth at least £12.6bn net of commission - £16.4bn including commission - according to the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
Reportage - Environmental liability: Caring for the environment
As local authorities begin to grasp the new Environmental Damage Regulations, the number of cases ending in legal action looks set to rise. Liz McMahon clarifies how brokers operating in the agricultural sector can protect themselves and their clients.
Staff 'haemorrhaging' could leave FSA unable to cope with reform
Doubts have been raised over whether the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has the resource to cope with impending regulatory reform as the consultation period for the plans came to an end.
Risk management/claims: Brokers warned: enforce EL or risk legal action
Brokers that fail to advise clients about environmental liability risks could face legal action following a government crackdown.
IUA warns of insurance regulation challenge
A lack of qualified staff threatens to undermine government plans to reform financial regulation in the UK, the International Underwriting Association (IUA)has warned.
Non-environmental policies leave clients exposed
Brokers have been warned that client businesses relying on traditional public liability policies to insure against environmental risks could be "dangerously exposed".
IUA calls for adequate regulation
Nick Lowe, director of government affairs at the International Underwriting Association (IUA), said the general insurance industry played "only a small role" in the financial crisis and that consequently there have been few calls for changes to the…
Brokers warned that failure to retain e-data risks legal action
Brokers are at an increased risk of litigation if they fail to keep a detailed record of all e-communications for an adequate amount of time, according to legal experts
Ewen Gilmour appointed as LMA representative on XIS board
Ewen Gilmour has been appointed as the Lloyd's Market Association's (LMA) representative on the board of Xchanging Ins-sure (XIS) as non-executive director
IUA says insurers that successfully implement Solvency II may win competitive edge
Companies that successfully implement Solvency II may make efficiency improvements and gain a competitive advantage on their rivals, according to the International Underwriting Association (IUA)
London Market Group announces "ambitious agenda" for 2010
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of the London Market Group (LMG), has announced the group’s plans for 2010
IUA warns of technology challenge
Association highlights modernisation and Solvency II as key issues for London Market