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News
Hiscox profits rise as premiums increase all round
Major reallocation of investment portfolio
Eiopa warns insurers off CFDs and binary options
European authority’s statement follows action by Esma to restrict such products
Solvency II, low yields incentivising insurer derivatives use
EU life insurers set to increase derivatives exposure, says Fitch
NN planning longevity hedges for Dutch life unit
Faces longevity risk in both insurance and final salary pensions businesses
Eiopa consults on Solvency II review
Final advice on external credit ratings and deferred tax to be given in October
RNA Analytics buys out Algo Financial Modeler from IBM
Pandemic risk transferred in $425m World Bank bond and swap deal
Delta Lloyd's capital takes more hits
Aegon battles interest rate sensitivities
Industry backs delay in derivatives clearing for small firms
Allianz 'freezes' Solvency II ratio at 186%
Ping An and US insurers worst hit by G-SII capital rules
Analysis
IFRS 17 earnings recognition: challenges, opportunities and innovations
Luca Tres and Adam Robinson discuss IFRS 17 and its earning recognition criteria from a capital markets and insurance practitioner's perspective, and consider the challenges and the opportunities this presents
Finalists announced for InsuranceERM Awards
See which companies, teams and individuals have made the shortlist for this year's awards for risk and capital management
NN's Jan-Hendrik Erasmus: "the key issue is how to embrace technology"
NN Group's chief risk officer discusses with David Walker how the Dutch insurer is positioned for M&A, why Solvency II does not need to change, longevity risk hedging and today's technology and cyber challenges
Where next for economic scenario generators?
Insurers have for decades relied on economic scenario generators (ESGs) in their risk modelling, asset management and business steering. Christopher Cundy investigates what the next big developments might be in this important piece of modelling software
Yes, no, maybe: the PRA responds to industry's Solvency II reform agenda
The UK regulator has made a point-by-point reply to the Association of British Insurers' agenda for Solvency II reforms and confirmed its priority to review the reporting requirements. Christopher Cundy reports
UK firms split on interest rate hedging strategy
L&G has put its economic view on the pedestal, moving away from its rivals and challenging analysts who take Solvency II figures more seriously. Callum Tanner reports
