Capital Capital Management, Models, Reinsurance, Capital Markets, Derivatives
News
Storebrand plans early capital release from run-off back-book
Solvency II coverage hits highest level in 2018
PRA defends Part VII cost hike
The proposal would see the cost of portfolio transfers increase by 300% in some cases
Insurance M&A heading for temporary lull
Follows year of increased mergers and acquisitions activity
Just's sales surge despite regulatory challenges
Bulk annuity markets provide boost to UK life insurer
Munich Re questions alternative capital's sustainability
Wildfire risk is unsettling that market, German reinsurer says
Nat cat models may be underestimating losses
UK to reduce longevity deal reporting burden
Béhar appointed CFO of CNP Assurances
Protective Life snaps up Great-West life and annuity business
Legal & General eyes growth in bulk annuity business
2018 cat losses will be far worse than headline figures
Regulatory delay on M&A dents Tryg solvency ratio
Analysis
MPs grill Rule and Woods on equity release, ethics and Brexit
The UK parliament's house Treasury Committee yesterday questioned Bank of England chiefs Sam Woods and David Rule on a host of issues, including diversity, management ethics, Brexit - and insurers' treatment of equity-release mortgages. Ronan McCaughey and Christopher Cundy report
Capital models: run, review, repeat
Recent surveys by consultancies Willis Towers Watson and PwC have revealed how UK life insurers have revised their approach to capital modelling. Christopher Cundy reports on some of the highlights
Eric Cioppa, the regulator's regulator
Maine's superintendent of insurance has taken on the mantle of NAIC president for 2019. He talks to Sarfraz Thind about regulatory priorities and how he will marshal the 50 states to reach a common view
Candace Woods: engineering financial wellness
Prudential Financial's chief actuary talks to Christopher Cundy about her role in improving diversity, reforming its actuarial team and the regulatory challenges facing the insurer.
Climate risk management: the heat is on
Managing financial risks from climate change is becoming an important issue for insurers. Ronan McCaughey speaks to firms about the tools they use to gauge climate risk - and how they plan to deal with this major global challenge
German life book consolidation: cultural shift needed
Following the sale of Generali Leben to Viridium, the largest-ever transfer of a German life book, participants are hopeful it will convince doubtful minds and open the door to more deals. Christopher Cundy reports