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US RBC modernisation: what to expect from the capital rule review

US regulators have initiated a reappraisal of the Risk-Based Capital rules and how future reforms should be made. Sarfraz Thind and Christopher Cundy report

IAIS wants us to "share their pains", says NAIC president

Commissioner Godfread issues robust defence of US insurance system

Time to adopt ICS, conclude AM comparable

The deadline to adopt the Insurance Capital Standard is fast approaching and a crucial decision on comparability with the US Aggregation Method awaits. ACLI's Mariana Gomez-Vock argues it is time for supervisors to resolve their differences

Insurance Risk & Capital Americas conference returns to New York

It will be held on Monday 16 September in New York - with a 40% discount for InsuranceERM subscribers

What world leaders need to know about the insurance sector

Major protection gaps are opening up in natural catastrophes, pensions, cyber and health. Closing them is possible, but only if the appropriate regulations are in place, argues Susan K. Neely

NAIC's asset-intensive reinsurance proposals fuel agony and ecstasy

Soon-to-be-unveiled US rules could have a dramatic impact on the business of asset-intensive reinsurance and have drawn a surge of conflicting opinions from consumers, insurers and regulatory advisors. Sarfraz Thind reports

US trade bodies back European insurers' stance on Eiopa's cross-border reinsurance consultation

ACLI, APCIA and RAA concerned that EU-US covered agreement could be violated

ICS-AM comparability is heading in right direction, says US life expert

Mariana Gomez-Vock shared the perspective of the American Council of Life Insurers

ACLI promotes Brian Bayerle to chief life actuary

Systemic risk warnings put Sifi regulation back in play

Macro risks are piling up for insurers, prompting US regulators and lawmakers to suggest bringing back the "systemically important financial institution" designation. Sarfraz Thind reports