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UK's problem with Solvency II isn't EU red tape: it's gold plating
17 November 2016MPs investigating post-Brexit Solvency II reforms should focus on the UK regulator, rather than Brussels bureaucrats, according to insurers. Far from throwing off the shackles of Europe, most firms hope any changes will be minor and phased in slowly. Callum Tanner reports
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Solvency II can be fixed without Brexit, say UK insurers
17 November 2016Responses to Treasury Select Committee inquiry avoid criticising EU
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Lloyd's appoints CRO and director of strategy
15 November 2016Hilary Weaver takes on permanent CRO role after serving as interim
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Low rates prompt Munich Re to use Solvency II transitionals
09 November 2016Despite "comfortable" group solvency ratio of 250%
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Actuaries call for improved Solvency II transitional reset methodology
09 November 2016When and how to recalculate the transitional measure on technical provisions has proved one of the trickiest aspects of the Solvency II regime for UK insurers. Actuaries argue the PRA will need to refine the methodology if firms are to take a more meaningful benefit. Callum Tanner reports
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RSA nearing sale of £1bn asbestos liabilities
03 November 2016Brexit boosted Q3 earnings but hit capital ratio
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PIC completes £250m buy-in with Smiths pension scheme
28 October 2016Buy-ins still possible even with post-Brexit volatility, says PIC actuary
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Brexit may not benefit Irish market
27 October 2016S&P warns Dublin's strength largely down to proximity to London
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Terrorism and Brexit hits Belgian insurer
26 October 2016Ethias reports drop in solvency ratio and attempts to close duration gap
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Separate Brexit deal needed for Lloyd's, Open Europe says
25 October 2016Think-tank pushes for 'pre-emptive equivalence' talks for UK laws