Archive

  • Solvency II standard formula reforms come into effect

    08 July 2019

    Lower asset charges and simplifications for smaller insurers

  • 'Uneven playing field' for Solvency II group supervision pinpointed

    28 June 2019

    European Commission report identifies diverging implementations of group supervision

  • NAIC approves law on EU-US covered agreement

    26 June 2019

    States receive go-ahead to implement pact designed to reduce reinsurer collateral

  • "A handful" of non-life insurers still unprepared for Brexit

    14 June 2019

    Eiopa responds to European Commission's Brexit update

  • June date set for European Commission v Insurance Ireland hearing

    22 May 2019

    The Irish insurance trade association has vigorously defended its InsuranceLink database

  • Insurance Ireland data pooling system under investigation by EC

    14 May 2019

    The Irish insurance trade association insists it is fully compliant with EU competition law

  • Getting IFRS 17 ready for lift off

    16 April 2019

    Despite the recent efforts by the IASB in proposing several changes to ease the implementation of IFRS 17, the new accounting standard for insurance contracts, some in the industry believe more needs to be done. Cintia Cheong rounds up the latest developments on IFRS 17 and the outstanding issues until its launch

  • European insurers list GDPR problems

    11 April 2019

    Insurance Europe has revealed the key GDPR challenges insurers continue to face

  • Econ capitulates on objections to Solvency II reforms

    03 April 2019

    European Parliament’s Economic and Finance Committee had threatened to derail amendments to standard formula

  • Insurance Europe: climate disclosures require principle-based approach

    02 April 2019

    Trade association responds to EC consultation and calls for flexibility