Solvency II
Analysis: Markerstudy's turbulent year
Last month, Qatar Re signed a deal to buy Markerstudy’s Gibraltar-based insurance companies after year-long rumours of a sale had only started to die down
Branch or subsidiary? How UK and EU insurers can passport after Brexit
The loss of passporting will be a major challenge for insurers after the UK leaves the European Union. Steven McEwan, partner at Hogan Lovells, looks at some of the options available.
Analysis: Mutual benefits
With four mutuals making the UK top 20 insurers rankings for 2017 and results outperforming the rest of the market, mutuality is a sector to watch, especially as it is easier to innovate without constant shareholder pressure
Analysis: The impact of FSCS funding proposals on brokers
In 2016 the Financial Conduct Authority released a raft of proposals that examined potential changes to the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme was funded.
ABI calls on EIOPA to address 'flawed' risk margin
The Association of British Insurers has called on the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to address the "flawed" Solvency II risk margin.
MPs urge PRA to review Solvency II
The Prudential Regulation Authority must develop proposals to remove the limitations of Solvency II for the insurance market, MPs have said.
Industry needs to educate public on 'big ticket' Ogden decision, City Minister warns
Industry needs to join government in educating the public on the change to the Ogden discount rate, City Minister Stephen Barclay MP said.
Analysis: Legacy: Changing legacy
Once neatly shunted to one side as an IT issue, legacy now casts a long, darkening shadow across the insurance industry
Top UK insurers 2017
Hit by a negative discount rate, the top 100 UK insurers reported a combined underwriting loss last year. What other challenges has the market faced?
Bye Guevara: How Gibraltar no-go signalled the end for insurtech start-up
Earlier today an email dropped into my inbox confirming what many had suspected for a while, the insurtech start-up Guevara was no more.
German non-life premiums to continue to rise
German general insurers will continue increasing premiums to offset declining yields in their investment portfolios.
Elite Insurance falls £9.7m short of SCR
Gibraltar-based insurer, Elite Insurance has fallen £9.7m short on its solvency capital requirement in the year to 31 March 2017, despite a sizeable strengthening in its reserves.
Interview: Anthony Baldwin, AIG
Eighteen months into his role, Anthony Baldwin, CEO of AIG Europe and AIG UK, talks to Stephanie Denton about restructuring, co-creating and being the first insurer to move to Luxembourg.
Gibraltar: Between a Rock and a hard Brexit
A minority of Gibraltarian insurers could suffer from the loss of European passporting rights but the territory could also attract companies looking to enter the UK market after Brexit.
Analysis: Why cruise lines may find captives attractive
A captive insurance vehicle can be an attractive option for a cruise line, and Bermuda is a premier ‘home port’ for such vehicles.
Insurer optimism remains flat despite increased hiring and investment
Business volumes, profits and hiring in the general insurance sector remained strong in Q2 2017 despite optimism remaining flat, a survey has revealed.
Markerstudy confirms it is not selling, plans strategic acquisitions
Exclusive: Markerstudy has confirmed that it is not for sale and is planning on making further acquisitions.
Markerstudy injects capital to fix £109m solvency deficit
Markerstudy was forced to inject fresh cash into the business after falling short of its solvency requirement by £109m.
Lloyd's to submit Brussels structure in September
Lloyd’s of London will submit a formal application for its Brussels hub structure in September, the corporation's CEO has said.
European captives showing strong capital positions in Solvency II disclosures: AM Best
European captives are showing “very strong” capital reserves in through reported Solvency II ratios, according AM Best.
Solvency II ratios not comparable across EU and won't be used in ratings, says AM Best
Solvency II ratios will not be comparable across the European Union and will not be used in rating assessments, according to AM Best.
Tradex borrows £7m to meet Solvency II requirements after Ogden rate hit
Tradex has borrowed £7m from its parent to maintain its solvency capital position in the wake of the Ogden discount rate change.
More scrutiny on Luxembourg captives ahead
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, managing a captive can become challenging. Protected cell companies offer a practical alternative.
Running off captives in Luxembourg: How to recover the equalisation reserve
A treasure awaits those holding the keys for unlocking Luxembourg’s main assets within the insurance industry. According to the regulator’s latest annual report, reinsurers have built up €9.3bn (£7.8bn) in equalisation reserves in the country.