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Solvency II fuels risk of model convergence
16 November 2015The demands of regulatory approval are creating a lack of diversity in insurance models and driving an increase in systemic risk, according to a joint industry and academic study. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Ageas credit rating upgraded to 'A' by S&P
09 November 2015Earnings stabilised despite low-rate environment
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Picky cedants add to reinsurers' troubles
19 October 2015Sector faces heightened competition in 2016, says S&P
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Talanx holds €1.7bn buffer against model, emerging and strategic risks
17 September 2015Voluntarily allocates 10% of own funds to cover uncertainties
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S&P cuts rating of ten Japanese insurers
17 September 2015Knock-on effect of Japan's sovereign rating downgrade
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Decline in profits may be permanent for P&C reinsurers
04 September 2015Downward pressure on pricing will continue in 2016, says Fitch
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Soft market causes split among reinsurers on cat risk strategy
02 September 2015Firms taking on greater cat risks face increased balance sheet volatility
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Brexit risks limited to licensing, regulation and short-term costs
23 June 2015Insurers would face increased costs of cross-border business, says S&P
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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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Prudence is key to avoid cyber market perils
12 June 2015Success in cyber market demands risk-averse underwriting, says S&P