Converging ideas: Building a European-wide supervisory culture in insurance and pensions »

After what seemed like a flurry of regulatory activity in a relatively short space of time, the European Insurance & Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) was formed in January 2011. It seemed like the body was formed while many in the industry were still wondering how a pan-European insurance supervisor of supervisors could operate in practice without compromising the work of the national authorities. In this article, Gabriel Bernadino, Chair of EIOPA provides a perspective on the Authority's first year of operation.

Property rebuilding cost data I »

In the latest CPD Video from the CII's Underwriting Faculty, Andrew Thompson, international development and data director at the Building Cost Information Service puts the case for better use of rebuilding cost data in the insurance environment.

Distribution for insurance brokers »

Insurance brokers are a key link between customers and insurers and, although much is written about them, this information tends to focus on news and information about individual firms. This fact file seeks to offer an insight of where general insurance brokers fit in the distribution chain, and why, despite often being portrayed as being in danger of extinction, they thrive and survive.

CII Member Survey »

This year's survey comes amid continuing global economic uncertainty. Members are more pessimistic than optimistic about future economic prospects, though they are more optimistic than last year. The proportion of respondents who think that prospects for the economy are good has increased from 7% in 2011 to 17% today.