Archive

  • IERM comment: whose capital is it anyway?

    30 October 2014

    The rise in popularity of third-party capital in the insurance arena raises interesting questions for regulators

  • John Huff: Capital cannot be the only answer to systemic risk

    30 October 2014

    While in Amsterdam for the conference of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, Hugo Coelho caught up with Missouri insurance commissioner John Huff. Here he elaborates on his criticism of global standards, and discusses key aspects in the tug of war between the US and Europe on the convergence of insurance regulation

  • Aviva highlights capital hedging

    30 October 2014

    Sees strong growth in European and Asian markets

  • Eiopa focuses on extrapolation methodology

    30 October 2014

    Follows insurer concerns about implications for hedging strategies

  • Metlife Q3 profit climbs ahead of crucial hearing

    30 October 2014

    Sees turnaround in derivatives earnings

  • Risk of Asian flood losses widespread says Guy Carpenter

    30 October 2014

    Population concentration in flood-prone areas increasing risk

  • Hymans Robertson hires Milliman actuary

    29 October 2014

    Emma McWilliam joins ERM team

  • Actuaries denounce "overly prescriptive" Solvency II guidelines

    29 October 2014

    Risk of inconsistencies with Solvency II text

  • Standard Life grows portfolio

    29 October 2014

    Analysts suggest excess capital could drive M&A

  • S&P removes Helvetia from credit watch

    28 October 2014

    Highlights group capital adequacy