Credit crisis and the insurance industry

Thought Center webcast
Mon 24 November 2008

Join us for this Thought Center webcast as we examine the state of the insurance industry in this unprecedented economic climate.

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OECD Study of Banks Tax Arrangements – Terms of Reference
On 2 September 2008 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) confirmed that it intends to produce a report on "aggressive tax planning", complex structured finance and developing an "enhanced relationship" between revenue bodies and banks. Please click on the link below to view an alert which sets out the OECD study team's Terms of Reference for studying banks. Download the alert 80K, October 2008

The road to Solvency II (The Actuary, August 2008)
Roundtable discussion around the ongoing issues surrounding the Solvency II directive and its impact on the insurance industry and beyond. Download the report 4.8Mb, August 2008

So many questions...and so little time
An Ernst & Young point of view on the Competition Commision provisional findings report on the market investigation into Payment Protection Insurance. Download the report 310Kb, June 2008

The price is right? Technical pricing and rate monitoring in a softening market
This report explores the importance of technical pricing and rate monitoring in the current soft market and the challenges faced as businesses strive to effectively manage profitability. The research was conducted with actuaries, underwriting directors and chief risk officers. For further details please contact Ed Hannan. Download The price is right 1Mb, June 2008

The Finance Operating Model Matters
This report prepared by CFO Research Services in collaboration with Ernst & Young is the result of interviews with finance officers at some of the world's largest banks. The report reveals that in order to rise to the standard now expected of them and become true strategic partners, CFOs must first improve their financial operations. Download the report 366K, March 2008

Please contact  David Gittleson to discuss the report.

Good UK Insurance Group Limited
This publication provides an illustrative set of consolidated financial statements of Good UK Insurance Group Limited, a fictitious group of insurance companies, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom (UK GAAP). Download the statements 2.4Mb, February 2008

FSA Insurance Returns
A practical guide and commentary on the completion of returns to the FSA by insurers under the Accounts and Statements Rules and other information to be reported to the FSA by insurers under the FSA Handbook of Rules and Guidance. Read more.

London & Bermuda – The COO Agenda
Ernst & Young's first annual survey of insurance market Chief Operating Officers provides the industry with primary insight into the significance of the operational changes currently affecting the London & Bermuda insurance markets and the increased importance of the COO's role within this. Click here to read more, or contact Andy Worth to discuss the report 1.2Mb, January 2008

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