Two L&G deals bring pension de-risking transactions to £16bn in 2013

Texas puts a pause on DOL fiduciary rule

BoE threatens to restrict funded reinsurance deals in warning to UK life insurers

Gareth Truran warns of rapid build-up of risks in the sector

US crop insurance premiums to wilt further

Drought continues to impact the sector, says AM Best

Japanese earthquake reinsurer reveals further detail of Noto Peninsular damage

Japan's general insurers call for increase in special natcat reserving rate

Significant natural catastrophes have sent the sector's balance for "extraordinary" incidents into the red, GIAJ says