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02 March 2023

Judges' award for contribution to the industry: David Otudeko

Winner of the 2023 InsuranceERM UK & Europe judges' award, David Otudeko, talks to Christopher Cundy about his rollercoaster year
31 January 2023

Ireland's insurance regulator talks Solvency II divergence and going green

Domhnall Cullinan, director of insurance supervision at the Central Bank of Ireland, speaks to Ronan McCaughey about the biggest risks and regulatory challenges facing the sector in 2023
28 April 2022

Insurers happy with UK's Solvency II plans, but capital savings remain uncertain

The government has grabbed positive headlines with its proposals to reform Solvency II, but the industry is cautious about the how they will pan out. Cintia Cheong reports
08 February 2022

QBE's Richard Rees: IFRS 17 is less of a leap for Australian insurers

The insurer's IFRS 17 technical lead in Europe tells Cintia Cheong why the insurer will have to prepare for three different accounting bases after Brexit and explains the unresolved issues with implementation
27 January 2022

Actuaries at a premium in UK's hot jobs market

The UK jobs market for actuaries is booming, but how has the Covid-19 pandemic changed the sector? Cintia Cheong reports on the latest UK actuarial recruitment trends

News

  • UK-Switzerland financial services agreement opens up non-life corporate insurance markets

    22 December 2023

    Life and health insurance sectors, however, remain out of scope

  • The Bank of England's problem with pension superfunds is... insurers

    14 September 2023

    Sam Woods and Charlotte Gerken comment on Solvency UK investment targets

  • PRA publishes consultation on Solvency UK reforms

    29 June 2023

    First part of rulebook review covers all elements except the matching adjustment reform

  • PRA set to outline accountability metrics for UK competitiveness drive

    01 March 2023

    The watchdog will hold a conference in September to deepen links between regulation and growth

  • Ireland's Central Bank sets three priorities for insurance supervision

    07 October 2022

    Regulator probes "value for money" question in long-term products

  • IMF urges Irish supervisor to focus on intra-group reinsurance

    12 July 2022

    International Monetary Fund investigation finds good progress since last inspection

  • Rishi Sunak meets UK annuity writers, promises speedy reform to Solvency II

    28 June 2022

    Finance ministry acknowledges complexity of changes

  • UK seeks deals with EEA regulators on cross-border supervision post-Brexit

    27 June 2022

    Prudential Regulation Authority said these arrangements would provide clarity on responsibilities

  • EDITORIAL: Solvency II gets political on both sides of the Channel

    11 February 2022

    Christopher Cundy reflects on the growing war of words on prudential regulation

  • UK parliament investigates London market regulation

    18 January 2022

    Committee to explore if regulation can be optimised following Brexit

  • UK's actuarial institute makes its Brexit on qualification recognition

    17 January 2022

    IFoA strikes new agreements with four countries, reviewing US arrangements

  • UK's IFRS 17 endorsement reopens inherited estates debate

    19 November 2021

    Ex-MEP Sharon Bowles says accounting standard should not be approved

  • PRA urged to consider EU reinsurers in UK Solvency II review

    06 October 2021

    One option is to extend the Brexit temporary permissions regime, says Insurance Europe

  • UK remains hopeful of post-Brexit insurance regulation and innovation benefits

    14 September 2021

    MPs quizzed insurance executives about Solvency II, reinsurance and innovation

  • PRA launches questionnaire to inform UK's Solvency II review

    13 August 2021

    Life and general insurers are requested to complete the questionnaire by 20 October

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