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As from the second week of March 2020, we have witnessed the publication of several laws that seek to address the significant challenges posed by the (health, economic and social) crisis caused by the...more
In the last two weeks, we have witnessed the publication of several laws that seek to address the significant challenges posed by the (health, economic and social) crisis caused by the COVID-19.
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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued on 17 March 2020 a statement addressed to the EU insurance sector acknowledging the significant consequences for financial services that the...more
On Saturday 14 March, Spain's Official State Gazette published Royal Decree 463/2020 declaring the state of alarm for the management of the health crisis situation caused by COVID-19 (RDEA). Under this Royal Decree, Spain has...more
What is all about? Brexit month is finally here –or is it? Interests at stake on both sides of the Channel, fearing consequences of a no-deal Brexit, may end up cristalysing in a delay and extension to Article 50 of the TFEU....more
3/7/2019
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EIOPA ,
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Insurance Contracts ,
Insurance Regulations ,
No-Deal Brexit ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Spain ,
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) ,
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UK Brexit ,
Withdrawal Agreement
This post aims to analyze the recent decision issued by the Civil Chamber of the Spanish Supreme Court dated 29 January 2019 and the impact said ruling may have in the cover offered by D&O policies in Spain....more
Insurance Guarantee Schemes (“IGS“) provide last resort protection to consumers in the event that their insurance company becomes insolvent or simply unable to fulfill their contractual commitments....more
The European Union (the ”EU”) packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) Regulation (the ”PRIIPs Regulation”) is applicable throughout the EU from 1 January 2018. ...more
On 16 February 2017, the Spanish Insurance Regulator (the ”DGSFP”) submitted to the interested parties the final Draft of the Insurance Distribution Act (the ”ALDS”), which implements in Spain the Directive 2016/97 of the...more