Archive

  • Actuaries call for improved Solvency II transitional reset methodology

    09 November 2016

    When and how to recalculate the transitional measure on technical provisions has proved one of the trickiest aspects of the Solvency II regime for UK insurers. Actuaries argue the PRA will need to refine the methodology if firms are to take a more meaningful benefit. Callum Tanner reports

  • LV= proposes ditching enhanced annuities to focus on drawdown

    09 November 2016

    Pension freedoms, Solvency II and 'depressing' rates are culprits

  • Germany and Italy see largest second wave of Solvency II applications

    20 September 2016

    InsuranceERM survey reveals many insurers are still adjusting to the new regulatory regime

  • LV= solvency ratio drops 20 points

    19 September 2016

    Exploring options to increase solvency ratio from 126%

  • Chappell steps down as chief risk officer of PIC

    02 August 2016

    Search for replacement is underway

  • Post-Brexit slump makes mockery of Eiopa stress test

    21 July 2016

    The UK's Solvency II discount rates at the end of June put insurers in a worse position than the stress test scenario, so what can insurers and regulators hope to learn? Hugo Coelho reports

  • LV= gets regulator's nod to use the volatility adjustment

    15 July 2016

    Follows successful matching adjustment application

  • Firms invited to recalculate transitional

    15 July 2016

    Triggered by fall in swap rates after EU referendum, says Hymans Robertson

  • NN signs up with fintech accelerator

    05 July 2016

    Agrees three-year partnership with StartupBootcamp

  • Direct Line internal model gets PRA's stamp of approval

    14 June 2016

    First firm to secure approval since the start of Solvency II