Archive

  • U-turn on risk margin welcomed

    03 December 2014

    Follows months of intense lobbying from UK industry

  • Insurers weigh up hedges against regulatory curve

    25 November 2014

    Early in November Eiopa unveiled the paper which determines the length and the method for extrapolation and sets the figures used to calculate the volatility adjustment. Finally insurers can roll out their hedging plans, as Hugo Coelho reports

  • UK volatility adjustment almost halved

    11 November 2014

    Change in composition of representative portfolio could hurt industry

  • Equity release mortgages out of matching adjustment portfolios

    16 October 2014

    PRA outlines own interpretation of rules on asset-eligibility

  • European Commission removes barriers to invest in securitisations

    10 October 2014

    Final version of delegated acts sees further reduction in capital charges

  • Bracing for the liquidity squeeze

    16 September 2014

    The push by regulators for the central clearing of derivatives is a serious issue for life insurers that rely on swaps for duration matching. As Hugo Coelho explores, they could be vulnerable to cash collateral calls if interest rates spike

  • PRA to get veto over volatility adjustment

    07 August 2014

    Treasury concerned about insurers' liquidity

  • UK insurers rush 'own interpretation' of Solvency II rules

    29 July 2014

    The Association of British Insurers has compiled a confidential paper setting out the industry's reading of the Solvency II rules in a number of contentious areas, prompting an update from the regulator saying where they have got it wrong. Hugo Coelho reports

  • PRA ignores insurers on matching adjustment rules

    30 June 2014

    The UK's regulator has failed to clarify the rules for applying the matching adjustment, but has set out conditions for repackaging assets and is inviting firms to engage in a trial application. Hugo Coelho reports

  • Insurance asset managers grapple with Solvency II challenges

    06 June 2014

    Solvency II will impact how insurers manage their assets, but the effects will depend on their size and the business mix. Christopher Cundy and Hardeep Dhillon report from InsuranceERM's Insurance Asset Risk conference