European Commission (EC)
Ceiops chair outlines latest thoughts on GI proposals
In a letter to Jörgen Holmquist, director general, European Commission internal market and services directorate general, the Ceiop chair Gabriel Bernardino has submitted the last set of advice on the Solvency II level 2 implementing measures which have…
Interview: Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO
Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG board member responsible for international operations answers Insurance Insight's questions.
European Commission adopts anti-trust block exemption rules
The European Commission has adopted a new regulation that exempts certain types of agreement in the insurance sector.
ABI director general slams ‘extremely conservative’ CEIOPS' Solvency II approach
New Association of British Insurers director general Kerrie Kelly has criticised the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors for its approach to Solvency II.
Insurance investigation announced by European Commission
Michel Barnier has announced an in-depth examination of insurance against natural catastrophes.
Mutual body blasts solvency II plans
"If the principle of proportionality introduced by Solvency II does not work in practice, we are likely to see aggressive market consolidation," claims AMICE boss.
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.
In Series: Solvency 2 - A year of achievement
With implementation deadlines for Solvency II fast approaching, Sam Barrett looks at how these are driving market developments and insurer action.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
Yet more regulatory burden
Changes to capital requirements are not the only element of Solvency II that insurers should be concerned about. Neil Coulson details the proposals for onerous information sharing.
European Commission approves RBS restructure
Government welcomes support for the scheme
Ferma welcomes improvements to block exemption rules
However, federation urges note of caution over revised proposals
CEA outlines key role for insurers in climate change debate
Report calls for long term, clesr and effective climate change strategy.
Treasury concerned by "over-hasty" pace of financial regulation
Committee chairman John McFall describes EC plan as "recipe for a muddle".
RBS CEO refuses to rule out trade sale for insurance arm
Stephen Hester admits an IPO is not the "only exit route" being considered.
RBS sets 2013 deadline to divest insurance business
Bank sees RBSI as ripe for possible IPO.