Solvency II
Milliman launches Solvency II reporting tool for insurers
Global consulting firm Milliman is launching a suite of Solvency II analysis and reporting tools designed to meet the demands of European insurers and reinsurers.
Insurers must act on Eiopa's Solvency II reporting guidelines
Guidelines released last month remove uncertainties surrounding Solvency II legislation, but, as David Foster reports, the reporting requirements remain demanding.
Insurance Europe pledges support for EU occupational systems study
Insurance Europe is backing plans by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to carry out a thorough quantitative impact study on the review of the EU Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision Directive.
Eiopa guideline poll
Are insurers prepared for updated guidelines to Solvency II?
Escott quits Capita
Capita's general insurance managing director, Brent Escott, pictured, has left the business by "mutual agreement" after seven months in the job.
Single accounting framework is an 'ideal' that would take 'years'
The benefits of a single set of accounting standards have long been debated, but a recent report has revealed a surge in insurer support. Francesca Nyman considers the feasibility of this goal.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Rumours of Solvency II M&A greatly exaggerated
Solvency II will not result in market consolidation, at least not in the near term, according to Ovum's senior analyst for insurance technology.
Asian enterprise risk management gathering steam
The Asia insurance sector lags behind Western markets in terms of enterprise risk management. Nicky Burridge investigates the issues bringing the matter to the top of the agenda.
Post magazine - 19 July 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Industry left dangling on key issues as parliaments take summer recess
The insurance industry has been left in limbo after the UK and European parliaments failed to address a list of key issues as they broke for summer recess.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Eiopa urges insurers to use ORSA guidelines
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has published its final report on the draft guidelines for Own Risk and Solvency Assessment.
Solvency II timetable faces more delays after failed talks
Solvency II regulations could face more delays after talks to finalise the legislation ended without conclusion, according to a UK insurers trade body.
Insurers in 'limbo' after Solvency II meeting ends in stalemate
The Association of British Insurers has warned of further Solvency II delays after decision makers in Brussels failed to agree on the final draft of the directive.
Eiopa guidelines give clarity now insurers must act say analysts
Insurers were urged to get their final Solvency II preparations underway following the release of Eiopa’s Guidelines for Solvency II Reporting & Disclosure this week.
Solvency II report is progress, analysts say
Market analysts have praised the "encouraging" European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority's report on the benefits of current Solvency II templates.
Insurers urged to use proposed Solvency II templates
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has "strongly" advised insurers to start using the proposed reporting templates for Solvency II as a basis to start the implementation phase.
Hardy boss looks to the future after restructure and sale are finalised
Hardy chief executive Barbara Merry has said the business can now “look to the future”, following a restructure of its property treaty book and conclusion of its sale to US insurer CNA.
Solvency II implementation date confirmed
The 1 January 2014 implementation date for Solvency II was confirmed by the European Parliament today.
A mutual future?
Regulations like Solvency II will have a significant impact on mutuals across Europe. Francesca Nyman asks whether the model will survive.
Accounting Standards: Slow but steady
Eight years since the 'interim' International Financial Reporting Standards were introduced, progress is still slow on final implementation.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Insurers change approach to calculating capital ahead of Solvency II
As European insurers continue their Solvency II preparations many are changing their approach to calculating capital adequacy requirements, according to Deloitte.