Solvency II
Yet more regulatory burden
Changes to capital requirements are not the only element of Solvency II that insurers should be concerned about. Neil Coulson details the proposals for onerous information sharing.
Reflecting regulations
After taking a battering from the financial crisis, the focus is on which new regulations will be put in place to prevent a repeat, writes Tim Evershed.
Munich Re expects Solvency II sales boost
Munich Re expects a sales boost 2011/2 as Solvency II forces primary insurers to buy more reinsurance cover
Reinsurance Claims & Run-off Seminar – update
The live Claims & Run-off Seminar is taking place on 9 December 2009 at The London Capital Club, now also featuring a free lunch sponsored by Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass. Sign-up for free online now.
Deloitte comments on the latest CEIOPS advice on Solvency II framework
The Committee of European Insurance and Occupations Supervisors has delivered its final advice on Solvency II Level 2 implementing measures.
Insurance bosses expect regulatory costs to rise
KPMG survey shows 52% expect red tape to significantly impact balance sheets
Lloyd's 2012 challenge
Jon Francis, manager of business development at Whittington, examines Lloyd's claims performance and what the next step is for the market.
Quirk in the mainstream
Katherine Blackler talks to Geraldine Quirk, partner and run-off specialist at law firm Clyde & Co.
Run-off making tracks again
The run-off markets are far from spent, writes Jeremy Golden.
Insurers mastering financial crisis, says Munich Re
Insurers have mastered the financial crisis comparatively well so far, say senior executives at Munich Re and Guy Carpenter
Reinsurance Claims & Run-off Seminar
The live Claims & Run-off Seminar is taking place on 9 December 2009 at The London Capital Club. Sign-up online now.
Bermuda regulator proposes new requirements for (re)insurers
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published three market communications outlining proposals on various enhancements to its regulatory framework for Bermuda (re)insurers.
Axa chief: no need to change rules on insurers’ capital
European insurers shouldn’t be required to increase capital reserves as they play a “stabilizing” role in the financial system and pose “no systemic risk” to markets, Axa SA’s CEO Henri de Castries said.
E&Y licenses EMB capital modelling software
E&Y reviews Igloo model ahead of Solvency II deadline
PwC warns of Solvency II "uncertainty"
Consultancy says the EC may take different tack to CEIOPS advice.
Gearing up
Philip Heitlinger considers if European insurers are ready for the operational changes neccessary for Solvency II
Captive challenge
The financial crisis, changing regulations and the emergence of new jurisdictions are creating challenges and opportunities for the captive insurance industry, writes Stephen May.