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'Extracting value from the internal model' is a flawed approach
Internal models will fail in their attempt to serve two masters – the regulator and the business – so insurers should fundamentally rethink how they can benefit from their years of development work, argues Adrian Ericsson
ESRB locks horns with Eiopa over Solvency II UFR
The ultimate forward rate has been one of Solvency II's least contentious elements – until now. The European Systemic Risk Board is pushing for a revision that could have a dramatic effect on insurers' solvency. Hugo Coelho reports
Stress-testing the red tape
Is the regulatory bureaucracy imposed on the London market damaging its ability to react in the aftermath of a major catastrophe? Christopher Cundy reports
First box ticked in Solvency II data reporting
Fears that insurers would flounder in the first test of their Solvency II reporting systems have eased, but it has not all been plain sailing. Christopher Cundy reports
Systemic risk buffer may miss the target
The IAIS has unveiled a formula to calculate the high-loss absorbency for global systemically important insurers. The industry claims the requirement is set too high and fears it will be poorly targeted. Hugo Coelho reports
Add-ons' exposé could prompt shake-up of insurance products
Mounting regulatory scrutiny on ancillaries might pave the way for a reform of general insurers' product range, particularly if the changes cause profits to fall. Hugo Coelho reports
Mutuals find a new path to share capital
The UK's mutual insurers are eagerly awaiting the outcome of negotiations on legislation that could help lead a revival of the sector. Asa Gibson reports
The supervisor with the toughest job in Europe
Germany's life insurers could face the biggest test from low interest rates and the introduction of Solvency II. Hugo Coelho talks to the president of the country's financial supervisor, Felix Hufeld, about the resilience of the industry and the cards it can play
Integrating emerging risk: an alternative perspective
Integrating emerging risk into risk management frameworks and capital models is challenging for insurance companies. Buu Truong and Gemma Gregson investigate whether analysing cause, rather than effect, can help overcome some of the difficulties
Asta turns up the heat on pillar 3
The road to Solvency II reporting has not been easy. For Lloyd's syndicates, complying with the additional challenges of the Lloyd's market regulations, things are perhaps even tougher. Managing agency Asta explains to Sarfraz Thind how it is preparing for lift-off next year.