Joe BannisterThe EC Directive on the Reorganisation and Winding-up of Insurers (WUD) (EC Directive 2001/17/EC) has now come into force. European Union member states, including the UK, were required to pass implementing legislation by 20 April this year.

Following extensive consultation, the Insurers (Reorganisation and Winding-up) Regulations 2003 were laid before Parliament on 15 April, becoming effective on 20 April.