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Generali expects higher solvency ratio, unchanged sensitivities, from Solvency II review

Italian group also refines risk appetite and target solvency range

BaFin's PE-ownership concerns nixed Viridium-Zurich deal

Insurer says it remains committed to finding a solution for legacy portfolio sale

Retail Investment Strategy vote delayed until 20 March

Japan's slow road to sustainability

There is certainly a will to move towards sustainability in Japan. But with the country so reliant on fossil fuels for its energy, it could be a lengthy transition. Sarfraz Thind reports

Eiopa adds natcat modelling, funded reinsurance and private equity to supervisory convergence plan

The authority reveals 2024 plan to standardise and improve insurance supervision in EU

IMF takes a shot at private equity-backed insurers

Contagion, illiquidity risk and regulatory arbitrage... the International Monetary Fund has this week raised concerns over PE-owned insurance and advised regulators to talk more about the risks. Sarfraz Thind reports

MAS's Daniel Wang on Singapore's insurance challenge

The head of the insurance department at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) talks to Sarfraz Thind about tackling global risks and how the country is leveraging its climate expertise to shine on the world stage

Fitch becomes latest to warn of PE insurer-driven illiquid asset risks

Rating agency follows IAIS and IMF in talking about US illiquid and alternative asset risk

Italian life policy lapses remain stubbornly high

Latest data from Banca d'Italia also shows unit-linked premiums down 33% in H1

"Significant potential risks" in funded reinsurance require new rules, says PRA [UPDATED]

UK's Prudential Regulation Authority consults on expectations around use of such contracts