Insurers still wary despite Solvency II deal ahead of vote next week

European Parliament

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.

The Telegraph reported that Peter Skinner, a Labour member of the European Parliament, said the measures could shield insurers from the impact of market fluctuations and provide added protection to

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