Solvency II
Lloyd’s partners with QuIC for Solvency II preparations
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has selected QuIC Financial Technologies to aid its preparations for Solvency II.
Q&A - Vanbreda
In the second of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to the management of Vanbreda, the Belgium-based broker, which is part of the EOS Risq group.
Post Europe Q&A - Vanbreda
In the second of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to the management of Vanbreda, the Belgium-based broker, which is part of the EOS Risq group.
Election 2010: Interview - Stewart Hosie MP, the SNP
In the second of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Stewart Hosie, the SNP spokesman on finance and Treasury matters, about the party's plans and priorities.
ABI pleased with CEIOPS “positive contribution” on Solvency II
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the publication of Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the implication of Solvency II.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
Geneva Association: Insurers not a systemic risk
Insurers and reinsurers do not carry the systemic risks of other financial intuitions, insurance think tank Geneva Association has claimed in its latest report.
Geneva Association: Insurers not a systemic risk
Insurers and reinsurers do not carry the systemic risks of other financial intuitions, insurance think tank Geneva Association has claimed in its latest report.
Towers Watson warns against Solvency II recruitment reliance
Professional services company Towers Watson has warned insurers against on an over-reliance on recruitment if they are to convince the Financial Services Authority they are making progress towards Solvency II compliance.
In Series - Solvency II: A clear roadmap
Insurers need to now up the momentum in their design and implementation efforts for Solvency II, urges Stephen Lucas.
In Series - Solvency II: Stretching for the summit
Preparing for Solvency IIis turning out to be a much bigger challenge than many initially anticipated. Sam Barrett reports on what companies are doing to scale up in time.
Election 2010: Interview - Mark Hoban MP, Conservative
If the Conservative Party regains power at the 2010 elections, the insurance industry can expect to see a massive shake-up. In the first of Post's six-part profile of all the major parties Stephanie Denton talks to MP Mark Hoban, shadow minister for the…
Barrie & Hibbert seal Dexia Insurance ESG deal
Belgian company Dexia Insurance has appointed Barrie & Hibbert to provide an Economic Scenario Generator to assist in its Solvency II compliance and MCEV calculations.
Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Post Europe Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
In series: Solvency II - Making it work
Andrew Power urges insurers to focus on the opportunities Solvency II creates, rather than getting bogged down in the mechanics of implementation.
In Series: Solvency II - Getting the message through
Insurer thinking has evolved over the issue of Solvency II and Sam Barrett explains how they are being won round to seeing the potential benefits of implementation.
European regulation to boost insurance M&A
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers merger and acquisition activity in the sector is considerably brighter, as the move to Solvency II is likely to attract fresh interest in the insurance industry from a wider range of capital providers.
European insurers must rebuild capital
As insurance companies wait for the world economy to slowly recover, they must work to rebuild capital, reassess risk management, integrate changing regulations and aggressively seize opportunities for growth, both via acquisition and new product…
In Series: Solvency 2 - Capital ideas
Alex Arterton explains how the prospect of more demanding capital requirements is already shaping insurer strategies.
In Series: Solvency 2 - A year of achievement
With implementation deadlines for Solvency II fast approaching, Sam Barrett looks at how these are driving market developments and insurer action.
FSA boss to quit in the summer
The Financial Services Authority has today confirmed that its CEO Hector Sants plans to step down this year.
Lloyd's outlines two-year strategy
Maintaining and developing the attractiveness of the Lloyd’s market are the central themes to a review published today by Lloyd’s.
Resume: Cool expertise
Margarita Freifrau von Tautphoeus, Munich Re's head of solvency consulting, on a lifetime in reinsurance, working on Solvency II and keeping a cool head