Archive

  • BCR "not about imposing Solvency II on the world"

    25 March 2014

    But it will use EU's liability valuation approach, says Julian Adams

  • UK annuity sales to slump by more than 50%

    25 March 2014

    Moody's says alternative products will have lower margins

  • Friends Life implements Moody's proxy generator

    24 March 2014

    Will integrate Friends Life's with-profits business with its existing ALM systems

  • Standard Life confirms Ignis Asset Management talks

    24 March 2014

    Insurer in advanced discussions to buy asset manager

  • Second draft of Solvency II delegated acts "shows improvement"

    21 March 2014

    But some amendments go back on previous agreements

  • Bowles on Omnibus II: "It took eight hours to agree three figures"

    21 March 2014

    Sharon Bowles has been instrumental in securing the passage of Solvency II. As she stands down from her European Parliament seat this year, she tells Jamie Bullen about the mistakes that were made, the value of patience and the possibility of further quick-fixes

  • Stock market grief continues for specialist annuity providers

    20 March 2014

    But larger insurers bounce back

  • PIC bolsters risk team with hires from Milliman

    20 March 2014

    William Coatesworth and Elliot Varnell to join pensions insurer

  • Solvency II securitisation charges remain turn-off for insurers

    19 March 2014

    Capital charges high compared to other asset classes

  • UK life insurers shocked by pensions rule change

    19 March 2014

    Pensioners will no longer have to buy an annuity at retirement