Archive

  • NAIC forum: technology, data science and Brexit

    30 May 2019

    The NAIC's international meeting this month proved a lively affair. Beyond the regulatory dissection, participants had a lot to say on issues ranging from technology to Brexit. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Nigeria hikes insurance capital by 300%

    21 May 2019

    Naicom says existing companies must comply by June next year

  • International capital standards: the US's chorus of disapproval

    16 May 2019

    Development of the global insurance capital standard (ICS) has always been controversial. But the level of ire expressed by the US government, regulators and insurers at this week's NAIC conference was unprecedented. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • US variable annuities reform wins Moody's approval

    13 May 2019

    The rating agency views the reform as credit positive

  • NAIC's significant concerns over IAIS systemic risk proposals

    09 April 2019

    President Cioppa says the NAIC will not adopt any international standard that does not 'add value' to US regulation

  • NAIC set to introduce longevity charge in 2020

    20 March 2019

    American Academy of Actuaries study recommends longevity risk included in RBC calculation

  • FSOC drops Sifi designation in favour of activities-based approach

    11 March 2019

    Future Sifi designations contingent on cost-analysis are not welcomed by all

  • Eric Cioppa, the regulator's regulator

    10 January 2019

    Maine's superintendent of insurance has taken on the mantle of NAIC president for 2019. He talks to Sarfraz Thind about regulatory priorities and how he will marshal the 50 states to reach a common view

  • EU-US covered agreement stuck in limbo

    20 December 2018

    NAIC had hoped to resolve the issue before the end of this year

  • US and UK broker post-Brexit re/insurance deal

    12 December 2018

    The deal preserves the benefits of the existing EU-US covered agreement for UK firms