Solvency II
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
KPMG welcomes Solvency II equivalence transitional measures
KPMG today welcomed the announcement by Karel van Hulle, head of insurance and pensions unit at the European Commission, of transitional measures under Solvency II’s equivalence, claiming the arrangements will be welcome news to insurance groups.
KPMG welcomes Solvency II equivalence transitional measures
KPMG today welcomed the announcement by Karel van Hulle, head of insurance and pensions unit at the European Commission, of transitional measures under Solvency II’s equivalence, claiming the arrangements will be welcome news to insurance groups.
Post Europe: Behind the technical curve
Despite each European country’s insurance market displaying unique characteristics the technology challenges remain consistent, Mike Davies, therefore, believes insurers should embrace an all encompassing platform to meet their needs as the banking…
Behind the technical curve
Despite each European country’s insurance market displaying unique characteristics the technology challenges remain consistent, Mike Davies, therefore, believes insurers should embrace an all encompassing platform to meet their needs as the banking…
View from the top: Time for a reality check
Operating efficiently and profitably in a recession certainly focuses the mind as most of us are all too well aware. The characteristics of this recession for the commercial insurance market are, perhaps, different compared with previous downturns.
Marine - Post IUMI: Missing the boat?
A successful IUMI conference gave marine insurers plenty to mull over, reports Eric Alexander, not least the shocking statistic that hull insurance has been at a technical loss for the past 14 years.
Editor's comment: Lloyd's soap rumbles on
As the clock ticked down to the Friday (15 October) deadline to complete a deal for Brit, the Dutch-domiciled insurer confirmed an extension has been granted to bidders Apollo and CVC Capital Partners.
PwC urges insurers to seek SII competitive edge
PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to take advantage of any competitive advantages which may be created by the Solvency II directive.
IUA warns of "dearth" of regulators
A lack of qualified staff could undermine government plans to reform UK financial regulation, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
IUA embraces impact of catastrophe modelling on insurance industry
The London market is developing an increasingly sophisticated catastrophe modelling community as companies look to support their operations with the latest techniques and research.
Northdoor unveils Solvency II checklist
Northdoor, the IT consultancy and solutions provider, has unveiled its ‘Solvency II checklist’.
Interview: Looking to the future
Jason Howard, chief executive officer at Willis Re International and Specialty, tells Katherine Blackler about how broking has changed for the better.
News from The British Insurance Summit
Reinsurance reports from last month's inaugural British Insurance Summit, which focused on the primary market, Solvency II and innovation.
GRF marks a year of progress
The Global Reinsurance Forum is a body of the world's largest reinsurers formed to respond to international policy and regulatory issues. Reinsurance reports on its latest activity.
Exposure management: Forewarned is forearmed
Suki Basi argues that further market transparency is necessary in order to deliver improved exposure management
Monte Carlo roundtable: State of play
Mairi Mallon leads proceedings at the annual PricewaterhouseCoopers-sponsored Reinsurance roundtable at the Monte Carlo Rendezvous, where industry experts gathered to talk about the industry's hot topics.
Viewpoint: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Solvency II
Solvency II is looming large on the horizon but, argue Henry Sopher and Ann Duffy, despite the guidelines' complex language and detailed instructions, the run-off market can make it through this new universe by simply applying sound business sense and…
LMA warns of over-regulation of Lloyd's
The Lloyd’s Market Association has warned the proposed regulatory system for the UK is being created around the banks which will make it over-engineered, unsuitable and unjustifiably costly for the general insurance industry.
Top six insurers only ones safe from SII M&A wave
The incoming Solvency II regime could lead to increased merger activity among European mid-tier insurers, Allianz's Andreas Berger has claimed.
In series - Professionalism & CPD: Banging the drum
Lynn Richards-Cole extols the virtues of professionalism for brokers and details why technical skill development is essential in serving customers.
ABI highlights its successes
Your leader 'Breaking up: hard to do?' highlights the importance of the Association of British Insurers effectively representing our general insurance members.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
Post Europe: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.