Archive

German insurers dispute natcat recalibrations in Solvency II standard formula

Trade association GDV gives feedback on Eiopa's proposals

European insurers call for change in Solvency II's supplemental reforms

The European Commission's proposals for the Level 2 text of Solvency II need to be revised, according to Insurance Europe. Christopher Cundy and Joshua Geer report

Actuaries urge insurers to stay grounded on Gen AI dreams and nightmares

Generative artificial intelligence might be 'just another tool', but it's one whose potential risks and opportunities demand close attention, as Joshua Geer reports from the European Congress of Actuaries

Petra Hielkema: "Some corners were cut" in haste to draft EU insurance rules

The chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa), speaks to Ronan McCaughey about the highs and lows for the insurance industry following the past European parliamentary term, lessons learnt and emerging risks to watch

Eiopa reveals near-€500bn growth in industry eligible own funds under Solvency II

Rate of growth is almost double expansion of capital requirement since Q3 2016

ECA 2024: Society needs "behavioural change" to close protection gaps, says Petra Hielkema

And insurers can help enact such change, Eiopa's chair adds

"Jump in and see what AI could bring you"

Insurers are making bigger strides into artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), but remain focused on specific use cases for the technology. Paul Walsh reports

Eiopa reveals European life lapse rate in 2023

The authority's latest risk dashboard was released yesterday

European Commission requests Eiopa's input on proportionality, CCPs and crypto assets in Solvency II

Move follows agreement on reforms to directive

EU authorities forecast challenging outlook for insurers in 2024