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European Commission to release €90bn of capital in Solvency II reform plans
22 September 2021Greens criticise proposals for having "more holes than Swiss cheese"
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European Commission to mandate climate scenario analysis in Solvency II
21 September 2021Leaked plans reveal review of sustainable asset charges due in 2023
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Finalise climate taxonomy before social components, say European insurers
13 September 2021Insurance Europe prioritises environmental, rather than social aspects of sustainability
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EU tables IFRS 17 carve out for annual cohorts - UPDATED
19 July 2021European Commission's first stage of endorsement is completed
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Insurance Europe welcomes EU proposals for sustainability reporting
08 June 2021But the trade body also says some refinements are still needed
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European Commission, regulators and insurers clash over Solvency II review
13 May 2021DAV conference finds diverging opinions on underwriters' social role
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European Commission signals directions for Solvency II review
18 March 2021The EU's priorities for economic recovery and green transition will influence the Commission's proposals for Solvency II reform, while some elements of Eiopa's suggestions look set for adoption too. Christopher Cundy reports
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Insurers want ESG factors prioritised for European database - UPDATED
18 March 2021Insurance Europe says the lack of reliable and public ESG data makes the initiative critical
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Bank of England ignites the debate on UK-EU Solvency II equivalence
12 February 2021The EU is in no rush to grant the UK reciprocal equivalence on Solvency II and has stirred anger by saying it wants to see how far the UK diverges before giving the green light. Paul Walsh assesses the state of play and whether there is any potential for a future agreement
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Japan's reinsurance equivalence with EU to expire at year-end
22 December 2020Plans to reform Japanese solvency regime delayed by Insurance Capital Standard