Solvency II
EC proposals 'unnecessary'
CMS Cameron McKenna has responded to the European Commission's proposals for insurance guarantee schemes that could lead to the break-up of the the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Sun Gard unveils new Solvency II technology
Technology firm Sun Gard has created a new enterprise risk management framework to support insurer’s Solvency II compliance initiatives.
CEA concerned over EC insurance insolvency guarantee scheme
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has thrown its support behind the objective of protecting insurance policyholders and beneficiaries that underlies the package of measures the European Commission published yesterday.
RBSI looks to rationalise structure ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is seeking a corporate adviser to help restructure its insurance business ahead of a sale or IPO.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Triumph over adversity
As we all know, insurance exists to help individuals and businesses prepare for life's uncertainties and cope with the consequences. Quite literally, it comes to the rescue. And the past 12 months have been no exception.
PwC responds to Ceiops Solvency II report claims
Advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has called on insurers to maintain open dialogue with regulators following the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the preparedness of insurance supervisors for Solvency II.
Ceiops: Supervisors must update methods to meet Solvency II demands
The Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has urged its members to make further changes to their supervision methods, tools and procedures to meet the demands of Solvency II.
Ceiops: Supervisors must update methods to meet Solvency II demands
The Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has urged its members to make further changes to their supervision methods, tools and procedures to meet the demands of Solvency II.
‘Modest’ changes in final spec for QIS5
The final specification for the fifth quantitative impact study for Solvency II has been released with “modest” changes for general insurance.
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
ABI: Directive should not be used to force insurers to hold excessive capital
The Association of British Insurers comments on the launch of QIS5.
Commission has listened to industry concerns
Tamsin Abbey, life insurance partner at Deloitte comments on the final QIS5 specification released by the European Commission yesterday.
Career Development & CSR news: Insurance employees top stress league
Insurance workers are more stressed out than any other profession, a new poll has claimed.
Career development & CSR news: Solvency II demands see risk pay scales increase
Pay scales are being pushed up for risk professionals in the insurance industry as a result of Solvency II, according to search firm Kinsey Allen International.
M&A - Insurance business transfers: Back in fashion?
With a number of restructurings set to happen, Bruno Geiringer asks whether insurance business transfers could be ready for a resurgence.
View from the top: The approved model
The Australian capital requirements and the Dutch pension funds experience show that few insurance companies have achieved the Holy Grail of an approved internal model. However, as Solvency II approaches, insurers are looking beyond the standard formula…
The European insurance sector in focus
Post Europe is the latest initiative from the team behind the UK's market-leading general insurance weekly Post.
MP urges Europe to be committed to Solvency II
Jonathan Evans MP has urged other European countries to match the efforts of the UK in its preparations for Solvency II.
Chartis: regulation deciding factor for London hub choice
The strength of the UK's financial regulation was a deciding factor in London being selected over other major European cities as the hub for Chartis' new regional headquarters.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Exclusive online interview: Michaela Koller
With the European insurance industry facing a time of increasing regulation and instability, Post Europe recently spoke to the director general of the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, about lessons to be learnt from banking,…
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).