Solvency II
Europe: Should we stay or should we go?
Earlier this month, Conservative backbencher Adam Afriyie called on the government to bring forward the referendum on the UK leaving the European Union from 2017 to October 2014.
ABI supports PRA Solvency II consultation
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the Prudential Regulation Authority’s public consultation on its approach to implementing EIOPA’s guidelines for the preparation of Solvency II.
Political heavyweight primed for ABI Solvency II conference
Financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid will be joined by a host of political and industry key note speakers at the Association of British Insurers' Solvency II conference on 31 October.
Systemic risk: The burden of being big
What will the extra scrutiny that comes with being a global systemically important insurer mean for the nine firms given the designation?
'Clear deadline' on Solvency II welcomed by consultants
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Consultants welcome 'clear deadline' on Solvency II
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Europe: Regulatory remuneration
Are European insurance companies coping with the increasing cost of regulation? Katie Marriner investigates.
EU delays Solvency II application date to 2016
The European Union has announced a final delay to the application date to Solvency II to January 2016, pushing back the legislation by two years.
EU pushes Solvency II start to 2016
The European Union has announced a final delay to the Solvency II application date to January 2016, pushing back the legislation by two years.
Ferma 2013: 'Twin peaks' regulation questioned by ex-EC Solvency II head
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to the insurance industry.
Ferma 2013: Former EC Solvency II head questions 'twin peaks' regulator
The former head of Solvency II at the European Commission has called into question the creation of the UK’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory system for matters relating to insurance.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
KPMG welcomes latest Solvency II guidelines
KPMG has welcomed a relaxation in reporting guidelines following the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority releasing its final guidelines relating to the preparation of Solvency II today.
The Asian reinsurance story so far
The reinsurance market has great potential for growth in Asia as insurers, brokers and banks try to address a chronic deficit in insurance cover across the continent writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Brand analysis: Market Forces
Despite economic constraints, regulation, boardroom reshuffles and reputational issues – the outlook for insurance brands remains positive.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
Gibraltar’s appeal as an insurance hub threatened by new regulation strategy
Regulator to take closer look at firms’ non-EEA reinsurers
European reinsurers should focus on US APH
The expected increased ultimate cost of dealing with asbestos claims of $10bn (£6.4bn) is a source of growing uncertainty for European reinsurers, Ruxley Research has said.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
Interview: Mark Cloutier: Maintaining momentum
After restructuring last year, Brit has posted impressive results for the first half of 2013 – and chief executive Mark Cloutier insists the firm is on the right track to becoming top dog at Lloyd’s
S&P casts doubt on 2016 Solvency II implementation
An examination of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s assessment of the future of Solvency II by Standard & Poor’s has led to claims that “numerous hurdles remain” ahead of a planned 2016 implementation.
S&P highlights 'hurdles' in race towards Solvency II implementation
Standard & Poor’s has cast doubt on a planned 2016 implementation of Solvency II after claiming that “numerous hurdles remain” in the race to introduce the regulation.
Interview: Biba's Steve White: Bold beginnings
From ‘shouting’ at the regulator to outlining a new segmentation strategy, new Biba chief executive Steve White has already ruffled more than a few feathers in his first 100 days in the hot seat. He tells Post he’s started as he means to go on...
Tucker: Solvency II is not an "ideal model" for Asia
As the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in Hong Kong weighs up the implementation of a risk-based capital regime, Mark Tucker, the CEO of AIA, said today that Solvency II was not an "ideal model" for Asia.