RBC Worldwide Solvency Modernization Initiative, Risk based capital
News
New Zealand to consider additional solvency buffer for insurers
RBNZ also to scrutinise insurers' conduct
New Zealand to review insurance solvency standards
Regulator blames troubled insurer CBL for not being transparent
US introduces bill to protect own interests ahead of IAIS Abu Dhabi meet
Bill to ensure US negotiators reject ICS if it doesn't recognise US system
Apra consults on integrating IFRS 17 into prudential framework
Australian regulator also asks insurers for AASB 17 preparation update
Team USA under pressure from Senate to reject bad ICS deal
Vote on ICS 2.0 is due in November
Three ways capital modelling is evolving
Conning’s Daniel Finn discusses the prospects for insurers’ capital and economic modelling practices
ICS 2.0 issues must be dealt with before November, says Insurance Europe
The European trade body has called for the ICS framework to be stabilised
Korean non-life insurers may reduce offering of long-term products under IFRS 17
Non-life firms also in better position to handle K-ICS, says AM Best
China becomes AIA's fastest growing market
AIA's CEO also condemns violence from Hong Kong protests
First five years of ICS will be for observation, not prescription
IAIS says International Capital Standard is not a capital-raising exercise, but questions remain
Analysis
Flood, climate, capital: NAIC president Ray Farmer's agenda for 2020
Ray Farmer is the new president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. In this Q&A with Sarfraz Thind, he talks about flood coverage, international regulation and how he intends to raise climate awareness
IAIS Abu Dhabi: Why the Treasury and NAIC returned different ICS conclusions
"Team USA" voiced wildly divergent tones in their reaction to the ICS talks in Abu Dhabi last week. But, despite their strong statements, the US negotiators appear to be in accordance over zero implementation of IAIS's capital accord and the potential to move forward with compromise. Sarfraz Thind reports
The Fed and insurance rules: an eclectic fit
The US Federal Reserve created an advisory committee last month – and Manulife’s treasurer Halina von dem Hagen is joining it. She tells Sarfraz Thind about the key issues the market might want to consider right now, including mark-to-market regulation and systemic risk
ICS 2.0: comparability is the hot topic at IAIS Abu Dhabi meeting
A decision on comparability of solvency regimes at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors meeting next month will determine the future of the Insurance Capital Standard. Paul Walsh reports
What's on the horizon for Bermuda's re/insurance market
Deloitte’s Gokul Sudarsana talks to Christopher Cundy about his thoughts on some of the trends and challenges that face Bermuda's insurance market
Hong Kong approaches transition to risk-based capital
Hong Kong’s long-awaited risk-based capital (RBC) regime is beginning to take shape ahead of its planned implementation in 2022. Paul Walsh reports on the latest developments