Capital

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
24 June 2024

The mixed picture for life backbook deals in Europe

While life backbook consolidation in Germany seems to have stalled, in Spain it's a more a case of 'full steam ahead', David Walker finds
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
17 June 2024

Consolidated results: how Medvida Partners completes deals in a tough environment

Europe's life insurance consolidators are under close scrutiny by regulators, but Antonio Trueba tells David Walker how his firm has cleared the hurdles - and why the market is set to thrive
29 May 2024

Life ILS markets feel the heat from high rates

It has been a tough period for the life insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, afflicted by higher interest rates and unexpected losses. But participants are hopeful of a revival, as Christopher Cundy reports

News

  • Ageas to acquire Saga's insurance unit alongside long-term UK distribution deal

    11 October 2024

    Belgian insurance group to pay £147.5m cash for both parts of agreement

  • Slovenia's Sava Re breaks ground with first tier 3 debt issue

    04 October 2024

  • Insurance chiefs say AI, scale and partnerships are key to navigating a risky new world

    03 October 2024

    Executives at Lloyd's, Scor and Axa discuss how re/insurers are preparing for the future

  • PRA to consult on streamlining catastrophe bond applications

    26 September 2024

    The regulator is also working with Lloyd's to make the process for authorising managing agents quicker

  • MS Amlin names Emma Snowdon head of capital management and investments

    23 September 2024

  • RVS 2024: Casualty sidecars receive increased investor attention

    11 September 2024

    Aon's head of global capital advisory Kelly Superczynski also talks about challenges in structured reinsurance

  • Insurance Risk & Capital Americas conference returns to New York

    11 September 2024

    It will be held on Monday 16 September in New York - with a 40% discount for InsuranceERM subscribers

  • RVS 2024: Cyber ILS issuance totals nearly $600m over past year

    09 September 2024

    Jon Laux, VP of analytics at CyberCube, highlights growing momentum in the cyber ILS market

  • RVS 2024: Hannover Re significantly increases ILS volume to $3.4bn

    09 September 2024

  • Ascot launches capital management platform as third-party business expands

    23 August 2024

    The specialty re/insurer said the platform is underscored by newly established relationships with institutional investors

  • Insurance Risk & Capital Americas 2024: early bird ends on Friday

    19 August 2024

    The early bird rate for InsuranceERM's annual Insurance Risk & Capital Americas conference will end this Friday, so register now to save 20%. InsuranceERM subscribers receive a further 40% discount.

  • FWU insolvency could spook Italian life market

    09 August 2024

    Fitch Ratings warns situation could provoke reactions similar to Eurovita collapse

  • QBE exits non-core North American business in $1.6bn LPT transactions

    09 August 2024

    Enstar and RiverStone are assuming risks, and some assets of Australian underwriter

  • Howden to use Ultimate Risk Solutions' risk management suite

    08 August 2024

  • URS supplies risk modelling tech to Uzbekistan's leading insurer

    02 August 2024
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