Lack of consistency in insurer reporting is problem, says KPMG
New IASB standard may not be finalised until 2014, says PwC
Full-year $17.8bn profit almost equal to $17.7bn fourth-quarter tax benefit
Sigma study addresses best way to judge a life company's earnings and sustainability
Quantification of tax under pillar I of Solvency II poses challenges such as tax methodology, data quality and the need for a fully integrated tax process. Tax teams therefore need to be fully involved in the development of the Solvency II operating model, as Martin Bradley from Ernst & Young explains
Federation says Tobin tax not in insurer interest
But tax deduction repeal means £500m bill
Better environment could encourage firms to move back, says PwC
Avoiding the costs of dual-running an ICAS and Solvency II model during 2013 and other issues arising from the delay in implementation of the directive to 2014 are clouding insurers' planning. Three experts give their views on the areas where firms should be focusing