Breaches of data protection and privacy rules are expensive, time-consuming and, above all, detrimental to business reputation. Current EU proposals, some of which could be put into effect in 2013, provide an opportunity for companies to review how the risks arising from processing of personal data can be better identified and managed. Continue reading
An interview with FERMA’s newest board member – Alessandro De Felice Continue reading
In the frame of the joint professional development initiative with FERMA, Lloyd’s welcomed 19 young risk professionals and FERMA’s head of education Edouard Thys to its iconic headquarters in the city of London in April for the first session of the FERMA-Lloyd’s professional development initiative. The programme included talks from market leaders, lunch with Lloyd’s CEO Richard Ward and sessions shadowing brokers and underwriters. Continue reading
FERMA national associations have until 31 May to comment on the European Commission report Natural catastrophes: Risk relevance and insurance coverage in the EU. The aim is to consider the most appropriate balance between preparation, insurance and post-event government intervention in dealing with disasters. This report is the result of an in-depth examination by the European Commission of national insurance schemes and contributions from stakeholders, insurance experts and academics to a conference organised by the Directorate of Internal Market and Services in November 2011. The present exercise covers flood, storm, earthquake and drought. Continue reading
Latest news from FERMA’s member associations in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Continue reading
Florence Bindelle talks with the new FERMA Board Member Alessandro De Felice about his new position and current risk management concerns. Continue reading
FERMA President Jorge Luzzi met with the European Commission, the European Parliament and Insurance Europe. What are the outcomes of these meetings and what are the next steps of FERMA with regards to European Affairs?
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Following developments on the implementation of the European Liability Directive, Pierre Sonigo explores its implications for captives and operators in the region. Continue reading
