Archive

  • The rise and fall of valuation methodologies

    31 August 2017

    The arrival of Solvency II and revised guidance on embedded value methodologies has led to changes in the financial metrics that European insurers report – and not all of them are welcome. David Walker reports

  • Phoenix grasps benefit of slowing longevity improvement

    24 August 2017

    Adoption of CMI 16 decreases value of liabilities by £126m

  • UK regulator proposes internal model levy

    24 March 2017

    Rules on model change remain in force until review takes place

  • Phoenix reveals £2bn longevity swap with RGA

    20 March 2017

    Group sets aside £25m for FCA investigation

  • Phoenix issues first sterling tier 3 bond

    17 January 2017

    Losses triggered by breach of MCR

  • Phoenix boosts solvency with Abbey Life acquisition

    28 September 2016

    Risk of FCA fines passed to Deutsche Bank

  • Phoenix pays £935m to acquire Abbey Life

    28 September 2016

    Deutsche Bank sells closed UK life insurer

  • Phoenix in talks to acquire Abbey Life

    16 September 2016

    Major deal in the works for closed life insurer

  • Phoenix restructuring will eliminate offshore subsidiary

    25 August 2016

    Simplified structure will be better suited to Solvency II

  • Phoenix to buy Axa's SunLife and Embassy businesses for £375m

    27 May 2016

    Funds deal with new shares and debt facility