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How to avert the big data threat

Big data analytics promises to revolutionise risk selection for insurers, but threatens to marginalise higher-risk groups. Paul Walsh investigates how the “solidarity monitor” devised by the Dutch insurance association can help avoid exclusion

Karel Van Hulle: “I want the objectives of Solvency II to be remembered”

As a former head of insurance and pensions at the European Commission, Karel Van Hulle was central to the development of Solvency II. To coincide with the launch of his book on the directive, he talks to Christopher Cundy about its gestation, flaws and future development

Eiopa: high macro and market risks for EU insurance sector

Warning that profitability and solvency risks have also increased

Eiopa may cut the frequency of insurance stress tests

A discussion paper from Eiopa sets out guidelines to improve future stress test exercises

Eiopa consults on harmonising policyholder protection schemes

Variety of national approaches is inconsistent with cross-border business

Solvency II reporting deadlines to be extended in Eiopa's wide-ranging disclosure reforms

First of two consultations launched in preparation for 2020 review

What's next for the MA and VA?

More than €100bn of capital relief is provided by Solvency II's matching and volatility adjustments, but they are far from uncontroversial. As the European Commission begins to consider reforms, Christopher Cundy reports on the problems and possible solutions