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The challenge of constructing IFRS 17 discount rates
12 April 2018Nick Jessop discusses the permitted approaches for constructing insurance contract discount rates under the IFRS 17.
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Lloyd's syndicates detail extent of natcat losses
10 April 2018Annual accounts from Lloyd's syndicates show a leap in combined ratios and losses following 2017's natural catastrophes. David Walker analyses the figures
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Solving Solvency II's proportionality riddle
06 April 2018Smaller insurers have long complained about the burden of complying with Solvency II, but balancing proportionality with proper supervision continues to be debated. Aggelos Andreou reports
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Planning your IMAP programme
04 April 2018In part two of this feature, Ashish Kwatra and Jennifer (Kang) Khaleghy highlight key areas to consider when planning for internal model approval
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The future of terrorism risk insurance pools
29 March 2018Paul Walsh investigates how the terrorism pools are maintaining their relevance in the face of cyber threats and the changing nature of terrorist attacks
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How to get your Solvency II internal model approved
27 March 2018Ashish Kwatra and Jennifer (Kang) Khaleghy discuss the lessons learnt in applying for regulatory capital models and explain how to manage an effective model approval programme
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Systemic risk regulation 2.0
22 March 2018International regulators are revisiting the question of how to tackle systemic risk in the insurance sector, proposing an approach based around activities. Aggelos Andreou reports
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Myth-busting the demise of commercial property insurance
13 March 2018The value of companies today is based more in intangible assets than ever before. So should commercial property insurers be worried about the future of their business? Tim Freestone delves into the data to reveal a surprising answer
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Axa's Buberl defends takeover of XL
06 March 2018Axa's share price dropped almost 10% following the announcement of its plan to acquire XL Group. Aggelos Andreou reports on the rationale behind the deal
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Insurers make 'short work' of SFCR internal model disclosures
27 February 2018David Walker compares how firms describe internal models in their solvency and financial condition reports and considers how the practice may evolve