David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • India's GIC Re keeps first right of refusal on contracts

    14 December 2018

    However, European reinsurers also stand to benefit from IRDAI revised regulations.

  • New Zealand regulator puts insurers on notice about climate change

    13 December 2018

    Reserve Bank to examine industry’s response, to climate risks including the option of stress tests

  • Insured losses from California wildfires already at $9bn

    13 December 2018

    Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones expects the figure to rise as more claims are processed

  • Pressure remains on AMP over Resolution Life M&A

    12 December 2018

    Australia’s stock exchange also accused of failing to protect investors’ rights

  • QBE's 2019 reinsurance programme targets major cat loss reductions

    12 December 2018

    Australian group expects reductions of up to 50%

  • Fitch and think-tank warn UK insurers about no-deal Brexit

    11 December 2018

    Systematic refusal of valid EU claims will trigger restricted default, Fitch warns

  • Industry welcomes PRA's update on equity release mortgages

    10 December 2018

    Practitioners happy with extra 12 months before implementation

  • PRA provides more clarity on equity release mortgages

    10 December 2018

    But UK regulator also makes important concessions in policy statement

  • Australian bank cancels life unit M&A

    10 December 2018

    Prospective buyer Freedom Insurance Group faces regulator probe

  • German insurers more upbeat on their prospects

    07 December 2018

    Industry survey finds digitalisation is viewed positively