PRA stress tests raise concerns about reliance on reinsurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority intends to assess reinsurance risks that could threaten the financial stability of some general insurers later this year.
In a 30-page letter sent to insurance CEOs on Monday 23 January, the PRA stated that while it found general insurers to be financially resilient, it had concerns about their reliance on reinsurers
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