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EU law
Insurance in the single market
A detailed look at all EU insurance directives and other EU activity affecting the industry. Includes implementation tables showing which member states have brought each directive into force and relevant UK legislation
By Paul Clarke, BA, ALA, DPA
European consultant
Last updated April 2008
Regulation
The regulatory framework
A guide to the regulatory framework for insurance and other financial services in the UK and issues affecting all regulated firms and classes of business. Includes sections on the FSA's approach to regulation, the Handbook, disciplinary issues, dispute resolution and compensation
By Simon Collins, DipPFS
Managing director, retail, Resources Compliance
Last updated March 2008
The
prudential regulation of insurance companies
Looks at the authorisation of insurance companies and prudential requirements covering capital resources, valuation of assets, operational risk, annual returns etc. Covers all reporting requirements
By Tony Wiltshire, FCII, ACIS, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Director, FSA Consulting Ltd
Last updated April 2008
The
regulation of general insurance and protection business
Focuses on the regulation of business conduct with respect to general insurance and protection-only life contracts and both insurers and intermediaries. Covers the Insurance: Conduct of Business Sourcebook, training and competence requirements, treating customers fairly and related rules
By Tony Wiltshire, FCII, ACIS, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Director, FSA Consulting Ltd
Last updated January 2008
The
regulation of insurance, investment and mortgage intermediaries
How insurance brokers, other insurance intermediaries, financial advisers and mortgage brokers are authorised and the prudential requirements on solvency, professional indemnity, client money etc. Covers all reporting requirements
By Tony Wiltshire, FCII, ACIS, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Director, FSA Consulting Ltd
Last updated October 2007
The regulation of retail investment business
Focuses on the regulation of business conduct with respect to packaged investment products (life and pensions, unit trusts, individual savings accounts etc) and both product providers and financial advisers. Covers the Conduct of Business Sourcebook, training and competence requirements, treating customers fairly and related rules
By Tony Wiltshire, FCII, ACIS, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Director, FSA Consulting Ltd
Last updated November 2007
The regulation of mortgage business
A guide to the regulation of the conduct of mortgage business with respect to both lenders and intermediaries. Covers the Mortgage: Conduct of Business Sourcebook, training and competence requirements and related rules
By Richard Fox, FCIOBS, FCIB
Chief executive, Society of Mortgage Professionals
Last updated December 2007
Markets
Insurance
company failures
An overview of insurance company failures, with in-depth case studies on high-profile and other recent collapses
By Ian Youngman, ACII
Freelance insurance writer and researcher
Last updated November 2007
London market reform
How the London insurance market is reforming its practices and procedures to meet business and regulatory demands. Looks at the mechanisms for initiating and implementing reform and details current projects, in particular accounting and settlement, electronic claims files and contract certainty
By James Willison, BA(Hons), DMS
Managing director, Web Connectivity
Last updated August 2007
Mergers
and acquisitions in insurance
A look at insurance company and broker mergers and acquisitions over the last 10 years or so, with an overview of the legal situation
By Tony Wiltshire, FCII, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Director, FSA Consulting Ltd
Last updated June 2007
Management
E-commerce
in insurance
A review of e-commerce activity in insurance and the legal considerations affecting data protection, privacy, distance marketing etc
By Martyn Allez
Managing director, Allez Bath Consultants Ltd
Last updated November 2007
Fee-based
advice in financial services
How financial advisers can offer a fee option to clients and what the regulatory situation is. Looks at the pros and cons, fee structures and administrative issues. With worked examples
By Marc Egerton, MSc, FCII, DipPFS, Acol
Chairman, Compliance Consultants Ltd
Updated by
Robert Reid, ACII, APFS, CFPcm, Chartered Financial Planner
Managing director, Syndaxi Financial Planning Ltd
Last updated September 2007
Underwriting and claims
The Financial Ombudsman Service and general insurance
An in-depth look at the work of the Financial Ombudsman Service in general insurance. Takes relevant material from over 50 issues of Ombudsman News and analyses it by theme and class of business.
With an introduction on the development of the service and its powers
By Peter Tyldesley, LLB, AKC, LLM, AFSALS, MCIArb, Solicitor
Lawyer, Law Commission
and Saira Paruk, MA Oxon, BCL, Barrister
Pupil at Quadrant Chambers
Last updated June 2007
Fraudulent
claims
Looks at the nature and extent of fraudulent claims in the UK and reviews what insurers are doing to combat the problem. Includes case studies
By Ian Youngman, ACII
Freelance insurance writer and researcher
Last updated April 2008
Genetic testing and insurance
Why genetic testing is an issue for life and health insurers and what is being done to address the problems arising. Looks at the role of the Association of British Insurers, the Genetics and Insurance Committee and the Human Genetics Commission
By Ian Youngman, ACII
Freelance insurance writer and researcher
Last updated October 2007
Recent
developments in insurance contract law
A detailed review of developments in English insurance contract law since the beginning of 1999. Looks at key cases and legislative changes affecting the general principles of insurance law as well as the liability and motor classes in particular. Includes relevant regulatory developments
By Robert Merkin, LLB, LLM
Professor of commercial law, Southampton University
Consultant, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP
Last updated January 2008
Reinsurance
Recent developments in reinsurance law
A review of developments in English reinsurance law since 1985, including many of the key cases which have shaped the modern law of reinsurance
By Robert Merkin, LLB, LLM
Professor of commercial law, Southampton University
Consultant, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP
Last updated January 2008
The risk
Alternative
risk transfer
How alternatives to traditional insurance are being developed, ranging from long-standing solutions like mutual insurance and self-insurance through to more recent developments like finite risk insurance and reinsurance, multitrigger policies and the use of capital markets. With a more detailed look at capital market solutions, including catastrophe bonds and derivatives
By David Kaye, FCII, FBCI, MIRM
Chartered Insurer
Updated by Ian Searle, ACII, AIRM
UK director of risk management, Deutsche Post World Net
Last updated August 2007
Enterprise
risk management
A look at the concept of enterprise risk management, with a review of particular exposures like political risk, supply chain risk, workplace inadequacies, business change and regulatory risks
By Ian Searle, ACII, AIRM
UK director of risk management, Deutsche Post World Net
Last updated July 2007
Special risks
E-commerce
risks
A look at the key risks posed by e-commerce, including security and business continuity issues
By David Kaye, FCII, FBCI, MIRM
Chartered Insurer
Updated by Ian Searle, ACII, AIRM
UK director of risk management, Deutsche Post World Net
Last updated August 2007
Insurance
requirements in construction contracts
Covers the legal framework of construction contracts with a detailed look at the insurance clauses. Focuses on the Standard Form of Building Contract but also covers other forms
By John D Wright, FCII
Risk consultant, JW Risk Associates
Last updated January 2008
Property
Flood risks and
insurance
An in-depth survey of the flood risk in the UK covering hazards, vulnerability, exposure and land use planning as well as underwriting and claims issues. Includes statistics and case studies
By David Crichton, MA, FCII, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Visiting professor, Benfield Hazard Research Centre at University College London
Visiting professor, Middlesex University Flood Hazard Research Centre, London
Honorary research fellow, University of Dundee, Scotland
Last updated March 2008
Pecuniary
After-the-event
legal expenses insurance
What after-the-event cover is, how it is being developed and the issues arising. Includes a review of recent case law and the role of the claims management company
By Ian Youngman, ACII
Freelance insurance writer and researcher
Last updated December 2007
Payment protection insurance
Reviews the market for payment protection insurance, product features and regulatory developments. Also looks at suitability and alternatives
By Andy Couchman, FCII, CertPFS
Editor, HealthCare Insurance Report
Last updated February 2008
Liability
The civil justice
reforms
On the reforms to civil litigation procedures in England and Wales introduced in 1999 following Lord Woolf’s review. Covers pre-litigation protocols, legal proceedings and legal costs. Also looks at the implications for insurers
By Alan Peck, LLB, FCII
Liability claims consultant
Last updated January 2008
The professional liability of insurance brokers
How professional liability claims against insurance brokers can arise and what can be done to deal with the consequences. Includes relevant case law and a consideration of professional indemnity insurance
By Christopher Henley, LLB (Hons), FCII, Chartered Insurance Practitioner
Legal counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Last updated January 2008
Recent developments in quantum
A review of key changes since 1992 in the quantum of damages in personal injury cases. Coverage includes the Judicial Studies Board guidelines, the calculation of future losses, structured settlements and periodic payments, the provision of medical treatment and care and deductions made from damages
By Alan Peck, LLB, FCII
Liability claims consultant
Last updated January 2008
Recent developments in tort
An in-depth survey of developments since 1996 in the law of tort. Looks at important decisions by the courts as well as key pieces of legislation impacting the law of tort. Areas covered include duty of care, causation, remoteness of damage, nuisance, vicarious liability, occupiers' liability, liability for animals, limitation of actions and product liability
By Alan Peck, LLB, FCII
Liability claims consultant
Last updated April 2008
Marine
Piracy
How the threat of piracy is growing and what is being done to combat it
By Ian Youngman, ACII
Freelance insurance writer and researcher
Last updated April 2008
Life
Recent
developments in life assurance law
A review of key developments in English law since 1996 of particular relevance to life assurance, including case law, legislation and selected regulatory issues. Looks at insurable interest, non-disclosure, agency, trusts and other matters
By Robert Surridge, LLB, MA, ACII, TEP, Solicitor, Chartered Insurer
Senior counsel, Axa UK
Last updated March 2008
Recent developments in life product design
How life products have changed since 1996 and some of the key factors influencing life product design. Includes sections on unfair terms, the Fuji and Equitable cases, the decline of with profits, growing sophistication in investment choice and the use of derivatives
By Robert Surridge, LLB, MA, ACII, TEP, Solicitor, Chartered Insurer
Senior legal adviser, AXA UK
First published November 2007
Health
Critical
illness insurance
A review of critical illness insurance in the UK, include types of insurance, coverage and taxation issues
By Andy Couchman, FCII, CertPFS
Editor, HealthCare Insurance Report
Last updated April 2008
Long-term care insurance
A look at long-term care insurance in the UK, including legal and regulatory issues, the characteristics of coverage and product developments
By Andy Couchman, FCII, CertPFS
Editor, HealthCare Insurance Report
Last updated April 2008
Pensions
The tax treatment of pension schemes
A guide to “pensions simplification” – the new tax regime introduced on 6 April 2006. Coverage includes
the seven pension rules and the six death benefit rules, the different types of lump sum and death benefits, member contributions and annual and lifetime allowances. Also includes pointers for financial advisers on planning under the new regime
By Roger Self, BA
Pensions researcher and journalist
Last updated November 2007
Stakeholder
pension schemes
Looks at the rules governing stakeholder pensions and take-up of the products
By Roger Self, BA
Pensions researcher and journalist
Last updated April 2007
State
retirement pensions
A review of benefits payable under the state retirement pension. Covers both the basic state pension component and the additional pension component as well as special rates of payment
By Roger Self, BA
Pensions researcher and journalist
Last updated March 2008
Lending
Equity release
An overview of the equity release sector, covering both lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans. Looks at product features, the consumer profile, product providers, regulation and implications for tax and benefits.
By Brad Baker, MBA, FCIB, CeMAP, BSc
Director, Repucare
Last updated February 2008
Recent developments in mortgage product design
A review of changes in mortgage products since the beginning of 2001. Covers general market developments, emergent product types like tracker mortgages and buy-to-let, key changes in existing mortgage products and aspects like affordability criteria, self-certification and fast-track underwriting
By Brad Baker, MBA, FCIB, CeMAP, BSc
Director, Repucare
Last updated March 2008
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