Archive

  • European Commission removes barriers to invest in securitisations

    10 October 2014

    Final version of delegated acts sees further reduction in capital charges

  • Insurers criticise treatment of long-term investments

    10 October 2014

    Further lobbying expected after adoption of delegated acts

  • UK's Hill replaces Barnier in EU Commission

    10 September 2014

    New portfolio includes financial stability and financial services

  • IERM Comment: The dirty 'P' word

    28 August 2014

    US protectionism is outmoded

  • Commission seeks separate mandate to negotiate US reinsurance collateral

    28 August 2014

    US reluctant to include financial services in TTIP

  • Solvency II "provisional" equivalence in doubt

    18 July 2014

    US rejects conditions demanded by EU

  • Solvency II level 2 texts released for "unofficial" consultation - UPDATED

    16 January 2014

    Contract boundaries and credit risk adjustment are prime concerns

  • Perspectives on Omnibus II: cautious relief to outrage

    04 December 2013

    As the dust settled around Omnibus II, InsuranceERM spoke to those closely involved in the negotiations to get their verdict on the result. The diverse opinions from legislator, supervisor, insurer, rapporteur and parliamentarian reflect the complexity of the issues – and how battles over the details of Solvency II are far from over

  • Quick-fix directive to postpone Solvency II to 1 January 2016

    02 October 2013

    Text says delay will be for "one last time"

  • Insurers poised for release of Solvency II long-term guarantees report

    14 June 2013

    Publication will restart trialogue negotiations