Solvency II
New ABI DG to focus on consumer issues
The Association of British Insurers’ new director general has pledged to put consumer issues across general insurance and life & pensions at the centre of the organisation’s strategy.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Weighing Solvency II impacts on AM Best
Am Best said the implementation of Solvency II is shifting the focus from its quantitative impact to the specifics of the implementation.
European credit insurance has to adapt to a new era
Moody’s ratings for European credit insurers is a continuously challenging economic environment as well as common trends in the sector of progressive relaxing in underwriting discipline.
Post Europe March: Exclusive protective cell content now live
Post Europe March is now live with a look how changes to the regulatory environment are affecting protective cell companies; the focus that insurance in high net worth is receiving; the increasing motor fraud trends in Eastern Europe; and an interview…
Post Europe Interview: Dual International
Bob van Gieson, chief executive officer of Dual International, and Luis Munoz-Rojas Entrecanales, managing director of Dual Iberica, answer Post Europe’s questions.
Post Europe: Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Roundtable: Is there a cross industry solution to rebuilding costs?
The current approach to rebuilding costs can lead to both underinsurance and ill-suited reinsurance programmes. Post gathered together a host of industry figures to debate whether a cross-industry solution could be found. Leigh Jackson reports.
CEA calls for market diversity to be protected
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has called for future legislation on insurance distribution must be flexible enough to ensure diversity among national markets.
Lloyd’s market needs to move into a higher gear
Lloyd’s syndicates face an intensive period of activity if they are to meet the demanding Solvency II implementation schedule for 2011, according to Towers Watson.
Solvency II - Equivalence: The cost of regulation to cross-border trading
The regulatory costs associated with cross-border trading have long been a burden on international insurers, but things may be improving explains Nick Lowe.
Omnibus II delays full benefits of Solvency II
The lengthy transition to the new Solvency II regulatory regime for European insurers, signalled by the European Commission's Omnibus II Directive, will delay the full benefits of Solvency II, according to Fitch Ratings.
Aon Benfield calls for wider adaptation of internal SII models
Aon Benfield is calling for a simplified internal model approval process for natural catastrophe risk that would encourage insurers to better quantify these exposures under Solvency II.
In Series - Geography & Solvency II: What are the risks for insurers?
With the implementation of Solvency II looming, Sam Barrett asks if insurers are forgetting to look inwards at the risks their own companies face.
Insurer mergers & acquisitions: Is 2011 the time to strike?
After a lean period for insurer mergers and acquisitions through the economic downturn, Daniel Dunkley reports that the first rays of sunlight might begin to show in 2011.
In Series - Geography & Solvency II: Using geographic information for contingency plans
Dr Marc Hobell explains how geographic information can help managers with contingency plans if an incident occurs.
Amlin boss warns insurers could quit UK over Solvency II "gold plating"
Amlin chief executive Charles Philipps has warned his firm could relocate overseas because of Solvency II.
Exclusive regulation and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at Guernsey’s need to declare it would not be seeking Solvency II equivalency; and a View from the Top which says challenges in the European directors’ and officers’ markets are formidable.
Post Europe: Guernsey’s independence
Guernsey recently made it quite clear it would not be seeking equivalence under Solvency II. Dominic Wheatley examines why the authorities there felt the need to make this declaration and what it means for insurers and captives there.
Beazley targets M&A in the wake of Solvency II
Beazley expects to reap "significant benefits" from merger & acquisition opportunities presented by Solvency II, if the new rules prove difficult to implement for some insurers.
In series - Geogaphy & Solvency II: National geographical risks
With 80% of business data having a geographical element, Sarah Adams looks at the way this insurers can improve their data.
In series - Georgraphy & Solvency II: A new way of looking
A better understanding and quantification of risk portfolios will be provided by Solvency II. Sam Barrett assesses the benefits and potential pitfalls.
US insurers 'irritated' by equivalency scheme
Some US-based insurers find plans to align more closely with their European counterparts under the Solvency II equivalency scheme 'irritating'.