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Analysis

14 October 2024

Time to adopt ICS, conclude AM comparable

The deadline to adopt the Insurance Capital Standard is fast approaching and a crucial decision on comparability with the US Aggregation Method awaits. ACLI's Mariana Gomez-Vock argues it is time for supervisors to resolve their differences
08 October 2024

The future for funded reinsurance remains bright

Funded reinsurance has been the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK and US over the last 18 months, but experts believe it will remain part of insurers' risk and capital management toolkit. Ronan McCaughey writes
27 September 2024

Inclusivity, wellbeing and AI are shaping the insurance workforce of tomorrow

At the Dive In Festival, industry leaders explored the evolving needs of the insurance workforce, tackling issues from hybrid working to neurodiversity. Joshua Geer reports
09 July 2024

Actuaries urge insurers to stay grounded on Gen AI dreams and nightmares

Generative artificial intelligence might be 'just another tool', but it's one whose potential risks and opportunities demand close attention, as Joshua Geer reports from the European Congress of Actuaries
18 June 2024

The end of the road for matching adjustment reforms

The long journey to update the UK's version of the Solvency II matching adjustment is finally complete. Nick Ford summarises the implications of the changes and what's in store for life insurers

News

  • Hymans Robertson expands insurance leadership team

    18 October 2024

  • Labour government ambitious in delivering transition plan guidance, says Aviva's Paddy Arber

    18 October 2024

    Arber welcomes progress on sustainable finance but warns of challenges with 1.5°C plans

  • AI could destroy junior-level roles, actuaries warned

    17 October 2024

    Actuaries discuss the issue at IFoA's life conference 2024 in Manchester

  • UK's conduct regulator responds to insurers' "data overload" frustrations

    17 October 2024

    Financial Conduct Authority's Cheryl Ng said more work needs to be done

  • UK regulator launches probe into home and motor insurance premium financing

    16 October 2024

    Annual interest charges can be up to 30%, says Financial Conduct Authority

  • Coalition launches UK cyber attack fund recovery service

    15 October 2024

  • UK motor premiums drop for third consecutive quarter

    14 October 2024

  • UK national student union demand insurers end fossil fuel support

    14 October 2024

  • Mortality rates for young adults remain high, CMI reports

    11 October 2024

  • Climate Financial Risk Forum issues nature and scenario guidance for insurers

    11 October 2024

    It is the fourth set of guides and reports from the CFRF for the financial industry

  • City of London Corporation launches insurance steering board

    11 October 2024

  • Hyperexponential launches first reinsurance pricing model

    10 October 2024

  • Campaigners renew criticism of Lloyd's fossil fuel coverage

    09 October 2024

    Reclaim Finance report identifies leaders and laggards among 51 managing agents

  • FRC updates actuarial guidance on AI and machine learning usage

    07 October 2024

  • Fathom launches global flood cat model for insurance market

    02 October 2024

    It is available on a number of multi-model platforms and offers customisation

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  6. Labour government ambitious in delivering transition plan guidance, says Aviva's Paddy Arber
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  10. Time to adopt ICS, conclude AM comparable