Solvency II
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
European insurers must rebuild capital
As insurance companies wait for the world economy to slowly recover, they must work to rebuild capital, reassess risk management, integrate changing regulations and aggressively seize opportunities for growth, both via acquisition and new product…
In Series: Solvency 2 - Capital ideas
Alex Arterton explains how the prospect of more demanding capital requirements is already shaping insurer strategies.
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.
FSA boss to quit in the summer
The Financial Services Authority has today confirmed that its CEO Hector Sants plans to step down this year.
Lloyd's outlines two-year strategy
Maintaining and developing the attractiveness of the Lloyd’s market are the central themes to a review published today by Lloyd’s.
Resume: Cool expertise
Margarita Freifrau von Tautphoeus, Munich Re's head of solvency consulting, on a lifetime in reinsurance, working on Solvency II and keeping a cool head
Roundtable: Solvency II in depth
In this extended roundtable discussion, group editor-in-chief Ant Gould and industry big hitters from the UK and continental Europe consider the progress made by (re)insurance as the once-distant spectre of Solvency II now looms large and close
Capital reserve rethink on industry agenda
The demand of Solvency II for companies to hold greater capital reserves will apply to some, though not all, in the industry, leaving many to consider the new requirements very carefully, writes Henry Keeling
Rates 'stable to rising'
Our roundup of reader opinion reveals that, while reinsurance rates remain broadly stable, some believe that pricing is beginning to rise.
Solvency II: warning over capital requirement
Insurers could face an average solvency capital requirement increase of more than 60% compared to previous expectations as a result of new Solvency II proposals, EMB has warned.
Hoban pledges 'dedicated' resource for insurance
The Conservative Party has attempted to allay the insurance industry's fears that it will be tarred with the same brush as banks, if the party comes to power this year and scraps the current regulator, by promising 'dedicated resources' to the sector.
CEIOPS agrees to co-operate closer with Swiss regulator
Members have also decided the Swiss supervisory regime of reinsurance undertakings equivalent to that applying to EU reinsurers.
CEIOPS agrees to co-operate closer with Swiss regulator
Members have also decided the Swiss supervisory regime of reinsurance undertakings equivalent to that applying to EU reinsurers.
Swiss GI premiums up 0.7% in 2009
SIA added it is striving for the "recognition of the equality of supervision between the EU and Switzerland" with regards Solvency II
Insurers support banks against tougher regulation at Davos
Lloyd's, Zurich and Swiss Re have leant their support to bankers attempting to fend of reforms of the financial services industry at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
London companies prepare for Solvency II
The IUA has declared that companies that successfully implement Solvency II may make efficiency improvements and gain a competitive advantage on their rivals.
Arc respond to third round of Solvency II consultation papers
Working party identifies onerous capital requirements and higher expenses as significant negatives to the run-off sector of current Solvency II proposals.
The contented regulator
Six months into his regulatory role, Ken Hogg talks to Jonathan Swift about why after two decades working for insurance companies he is now well placed for life at the Financial Services Authority.
Post Magazine 7 January 2010
This issue featured an interview with new Aviva boss Mark Hodges; a look at claims representation at board level; solvency 2; contingent commissions; damage management; the Floods Bill; Auditor liability and all the latest news and views from the general…