Solvency II
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Solvency II: Evaluating structured products 'difficult'
Structured products are the most difficult assets to evaluate, according to BNP Parabis Cardif's head of analysis, research and development, Jean Christophe Barou.
Solvency II: FSA: eight out of 10 insurers have weaknesses over SII
The Financial Services Authority remains concerned that firms are spending too much time focusing on Pillar I of the Solvency II regulations and not enough time on Pillars II and III.
Solvency II: FSA: smaller firms must address all pillars of Solvency II
Small firms have been urged to make sure they address Pillars II and Pillars III of Solvency II.
Capital Consequences: Part One
In the first part of a two part article, Steven McEwan examines the current solvency and capital requirements that apply to non-life insurers and what happens when they are not being satisfied. The second part will examine the differences that are…
Insurers most fearful of regulation, according to survey
The greatest danger currently facing the insurance industry is the raft of new regulations being introduced, according to a new survey which ranks insurance sector risk.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Post Europe: Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Career development & CSR: Risk professionals in demand as pay packets set to rise 25%
Solvency II is driving demand for risk professionals in the insurance industry, with 44% of risk professionals expecting their teams to grow in the next 12 months, according to new research.
Gable CEO blasts FSA for large firm bias over SII
The chief executive of Liechtenstein-regulated insurance company Gable has accused the Financial Services Authority of failing to support small insurance companies in the run-up to Solvency II implementation.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Solvenct II - Investments: Straight to the heart
Solvency II is about much more than simple regulation and is already preoccupying chief investment officers. Ciara Searle examines the implications it will have for asset allocation and fund transparency.
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Exclusive IFRS and digital content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how The International Accounting Standards Board’s draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities will affect the market; and a View from The Top on how the Netherlands’ trading…
Post Europe: Insurance accounting rules and the impact on small insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board has finally issued a draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities, however, as Martin LePelley explains this may cause more problems than offer solutions.
Insurance accounting rules and the impact on small insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board has finally issued a draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities, however, as Martin LePelley explains this may cause more problems than offer solutions.
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
Coalition government: State of the nation: one year on
Last week's overwhelming 'no' vote in the referendum on the UK's voting system has only served to deepen divisions and highlight political polar positions within government, but how does the insurance industry rate the coalition's first 12 months in…
Nordic insurance is a vital supplement to the welfare state report finds
Fitch Ratings has found that the Nordic insurance market is becoming increasingly important as a supplement to the welfare state.
Solvency II drives in-depth cat models
Aon Benfield, is to highlight how recent natural hazards – coupled with Solvency II – have fuelled demand for more in-depth evaluation of catastrophe models.