Archive

  • Germany takes brunt of windstorm Niklas

    01 April 2015

    Too soon for loss estimates

  • Data: it's a question of confidence

    Information is at the heart of effective risk and capital management, so making sure data solutions are robust is a necessity for modern insurers, as MBE's Andries Beukes explains

  • Endurance to acquire Montpelier Re for $1.83bn

    31 March 2015

    Combined cash and shares deal for Bermudian reinsurer

  • The future of appraisal valuations

    31 March 2015

    The contents of actuarial appraisal valuations in M&A situations are set to evolve with the arrival of Solvency II and updated accounting standards. Fergal O'Shea discusses the likely changes and considers how the appraisal reports will remain relevant.

  • Sovereign bonds not 'risk-free' for UK internal model firms

    31 March 2015

    PRA issues guidance one day ahead of application date

  • Reinsurer capital climbs 6% to $575bn

    31 March 2015

    Alternative capital leads the way, says Aon Benfield

  • PRA rules out rolling FX hedging in matching adjustment

    30 March 2015

    Raises many other concerns about MA applications

  • Aviva's Darlington promoted to group CRO

    27 March 2015

    John Lister to lead finance function at UK&I Life

  • Solvency II - Are you ready for challenges?

    The first round of mandatory reporting under Solvency II will soon begin. For some insurers that might be the last wake-up call to advance...

  • Lloyd's warns of impact from internal model rejection

    26 March 2015

    Contingency plans are in place