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  • UK's problem with Solvency II isn't EU red tape: it's gold plating

    17 November 2016

    MPs 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

  • Solvency II can be fixed without Brexit, say UK insurers

    17 November 2016

    Responses to Treasury Select Committee inquiry avoid criticising EU

  • Lloyd's appoints CRO and director of strategy

    15 November 2016

    Hilary Weaver takes on permanent CRO role after serving as interim

  • Low rates prompt Munich Re to use Solvency II transitionals

    09 November 2016

    Despite "comfortable" group solvency ratio of 250%

  • Actuaries call for improved Solvency II transitional reset methodology

    09 November 2016

    When 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

  • RSA nearing sale of £1bn asbestos liabilities

    03 November 2016

    Brexit boosted Q3 earnings but hit capital ratio

  • PIC completes £250m buy-in with Smiths pension scheme

    28 October 2016

    Buy-ins still possible even with post-Brexit volatility, says PIC actuary

  • Brexit may not benefit Irish market

    27 October 2016

    S&P warns Dublin's strength largely down to proximity to London

  • Terrorism and Brexit hits Belgian insurer

    26 October 2016

    Ethias reports drop in solvency ratio and attempts to close duration gap

  • Separate Brexit deal needed for Lloyd's, Open Europe says

    25 October 2016

    Think-tank pushes for 'pre-emptive equivalence' talks for UK laws