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2019 Atlantic hurricane season: facing the eye of the storm
Forecasters are predicting a relatively average Atlantic hurricane season, but emerging risks could impact losses in unexpected ways. Paul Walsh and Sarfraz Thind report
NAIC forum: technology, data science and Brexit
The NAIC's international meeting this month proved a lively affair. Beyond the regulatory dissection, participants had a lot to say on issues ranging from technology to Brexit. Sarfraz Thind reports
Nigeria hikes insurance capital by 300%
Naicom says existing companies must comply by June next year
International capital standards: the US's chorus of disapproval
Development of the global insurance capital standard (ICS) has always been controversial. But the level of ire expressed by the US government, regulators and insurers at this week's NAIC conference was unprecedented. Sarfraz Thind reports
US variable annuities reform wins Moody's approval
The rating agency views the reform as credit positive
NAIC's significant concerns over IAIS systemic risk proposals
President Cioppa says the NAIC will not adopt any international standard that does not 'add value' to US regulation
NAIC set to introduce longevity charge in 2020
American Academy of Actuaries study recommends longevity risk included in RBC calculation
FSOC drops Sifi designation in favour of activities-based approach
Future Sifi designations contingent on cost-analysis are not welcomed by all
Eric Cioppa, the regulator's regulator
Maine's superintendent of insurance has taken on the mantle of NAIC president for 2019. He talks to Sarfraz Thind about regulatory priorities and how he will marshal the 50 states to reach a common view
EU-US covered agreement stuck in limbo
NAIC had hoped to resolve the issue before the end of this year