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UK gov to review regulations allowing Aberdeen-Stagecoach style transactions

The Department for Work and Pensions said that the transaction did comply with guidance but "did so in a way not anticipated"

Asset manager-backed PRT deals only make sense when multiple stars align

Speakers at Fitch conference say Aberdeen PRT entrance could prompt further activity

Aberdeen enters PRT market with £1.2bn Stagecoach deal

This is likely a negative development for existing PRT players, RBC says

Broadstone looks to build on OAC's legacy in actuarial consulting

Acquisition of credit risk consultancy Vestigo is latest move for fast-growing firm

PRA finalises internal model and threshold changes to Solvency UK

Changes include clarifications on use of capital add-ons, and a higher threshold for applying solvency regime

OAC hires Bharat Raj as head of London markets

Berkshire Hathaway reveals $3.2bn underwriting loss

Losses came from Geico, retroactive insurance and Gen Re

OAC launches cloud software for SIMR

To record information about senior managers and map governance

The realities of Brexit for UK insurers

Market volatility should erode capital ratios, the possible loss of passporting rights may force restructuring and relocation – and regulation could well be tightened. Hugo Coelho reports

Insurers weigh up options to validate ratings

Firms required to avoid automatic reliance on external assessments