Solvency II
In Series Competitive Edge: Geographic intelligence offers a competitive edge
How do you gain an advantage in a crowded market? Recent research by Ordnance Survey revealed that one-third of underwriters feel threatened by a growing number of competitors entering the sector.
Talks turn to Solvency II and IPO benefits as Project Noah claims wide support
The bosses behind the Project Noah flood solution believe proposals to establish a UK risk pool with £14bn of reinsurance capital could provide a crucial solvency boost for insurers with IPO ambitions.
Structural change: interview with Chartis UK MD Nicolas Aubert
Chartis' restructure put London at the heart of the firm's European operations, and UK managing director Nicolas Aubert is convinced recent structural changes will produce only profit and improved performance.
Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity
In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Solvency II amendments poll
Are the Solvency II amendments enough?
MAS enhances Singapore's capital framework
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to consult on enhancing the country's risk capital framework.
Lloyd's says Solvency II delay will avoid applications gaps
Lloyd's has rejected claims it is struggling to prepare its Solvency II internal model submission for the Financial Services Authority, claiming there will be "no gaps in the applications" by the July submission deadline.
Omnibus II faces three month delay
The plenary vote on the enabling legislation for Solvency II has been delayed by three months.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
ISE 2012: EIOPA sees ‘new spirit’ after Solvency II vote
There is a new spirit and momentum to Solvency II following this week’s vote according to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Lloyd's delays Solvency II request to FSA
Lloyd's has delayed applying to the FSA for approval of the market's internal model from April to July.
Ex-NY insurance superintendent calls for Solvency II equivalency
The former New York superintendent of insurance has warned that the transatlantic market could be destabilised if the Solvency II equivalency issue is not resolved.
Insurance Europe disappointed by ECON's approval of long-term guarantees
Insurance Europe, formerly the CEA, welcomed the approval of the provisions in relation to non-life and health insurance by the European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee today, saying it hoped to see them included in the final Omnibus…
Solvency II changes ignore industry concerns, E&Y says
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee’s agreed Solvency II amendments disregards industry proposals, according to Ernst & Young.
Analysts praise ECON vote on Solvency II
Industry experts have praised the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee decision to back a series of Solvency II amendments.
Analysts praise ECON vote on Solvency II
Industry experts have praised the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee decision to back a series of Solvency II amendments.
Solvency II measures 'far from perfect'
Following the European Parliament Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee vote today, Otto Thoresen, director general at the Association of British Insurers, has urged finance ministers, the European Parliament and the European Commission to work…
Solvency II lobbying has "clearly paid off"
PwC has commented on the proposed last minute deal struck by Parliament to not drop the matching premium ahead of Wednesday's Solvency II Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee vote.
European insurers win ground in Solvency II debate
European Union insurers could be spared the full impact of solvency rules owing to a last-minute agreement on Thursday between senior lawmakers.
Insurers still wary despite Solvency II deal ahead of vote next week
The European Parliament's two biggest parties have tentatively agreed to include measures related to Solvency II legislation that could save the industry billions and avoid a long delay to the rules' implementation, according to reports.
Solvency II unlikely to spark wave of relocations, says Fitch
Solvency II is unlikely to lead to a wave of European insurers moving their headquarters out of Europe as a result of concerns about third-country equivalence, particularly for the US, ratings agency Fitch has claimed.
Solvency II will not spark relocation, says Fitch
Solvency II is unlikely to lead to a wave of European insurers moving their headquarters out of Europe because of third-country equivalency concerns, Fitch Ratings has said.
Comment: Uncertainty is the only certainty
2012 could see a raft of changes to the insurance industry