Germany plots the transit from transitionals
Some life insurers rely on Solvency II's transitional measures to ensure their continued existence. But paradoxically, that does not mean they will fail without them, as David Walker explains
BaFin has 15 life firms under close supervision as low interest rates bite
Average solvency ratio for German life firms is improving, according to GDV
German hybrid life products raise risk modelling concerns
Use of GDV model scrutinised by regulator
German insurers propose split approach for sustainability reporting
GDV suggests narrative ESG reporting, and a central database
German life insurers relish €4.5bn-plus saving on ZZR contributions
The revised methodology for calculating Germany's special interest rate reserves is saving billions for the country's life insurers. David Walker reports
German insurers want "fundamental reform" of Solvency II reporting
GDV advocates lower reporting requirements for well capitalised companies with lower risk profiles
European insurers prepare for UFR change pain
Cutting the ultimate forward rate to about 3.65% over the next five years will drag down European insurers' solvency ratios as the pain of low rates feeds into long-term discounting. The big question now is whether MEPs, the Commission and German industry will work together to block Eiopa's methodology. Callum Tanner reports