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ICS loses steam
23 June 2015Plans to introduce a global standard for insurance capital have altered, with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors opening the door to differentiated implementation at the national level. Hugo Coelho reports
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US ORSA comes to life
19 June 2015Before the end of the year, large US insurers will submit an ORSA report to supervisors. This represents a step change for the industry, but is likely to be just the beginning of a broader process of transformation, Hugo Coelho reports
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NAIC drafts cyber risk guidance
13 March 2015Cyber underwriters need enhanced solvency oversight
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Brussels rejects NAIC-solution for reinsurance collateral
27 October 2014US must not discriminate between EU members
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US insurers falling short on climate change
23 October 2014Need to account for weather-related risk in ERM assessments
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Excluding terrorism risk?
25 September 2014As the US Congress debates the latest renewal of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, fears about expiration are stronger than before, with divisions over state v private sector responsibilities for insurance risk threatening the previous consensus. Hugo Coelho examines
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Commission seeks separate mandate to negotiate US reinsurance collateral
28 August 2014US reluctant to include financial services in TTIP
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US insurers cut certain ABS holdings
20 May 2014NAIC concerned over subprime auto and private student loan deals
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US insurers increase corporate and municipal debt holdings
09 May 2014Reduce exposure to US Treasuries, cash and short-term investments