Archive

  • Asset data reporting deadlines for Solvency II need addressing now

    02 October 2014

    Even though full implementation of Solvency II on 1 January 2016 may seem distant, insurers need to confront the challenges of regulatory reporting of asset data now and formalise procedures, as there is no time to be wasted. Chris Johnson, senior product manager, market data services, HSBC Securities Services explains

  • Insurers model default risk to maximise MA benefit

    30 September 2014

    Towers Watson survey shows industry split over asset eligibility

  • Latest ABS capital charge reduction still not enough to encourage insurer investment

    17 September 2014

    Market participants say the EC's new Solvency II proposals do not address the key issues

  • Optimising Solvency II capital through investment strategy

    12 September 2014

    Insurers should consider their overall investment strategy holistically to minimise SCR capital charges

  • Mounting data concerns

    09 September 2014

    Solution providers highlight classification codes and look-through as problem areas in Solvency II reporting.

  • Credit the improvement in Aegon UK's investments

    03 September 2014

    Aegon UK looks to improve the credit strength of its assets.

  • Interest rate woes for Canadian insurers

    21 August 2014

    Kulli Tamm and Thomas Holzheu examine the impact of low interest rates on Canadian life and P&C insurers.

  • Solvency II: Pillar 3 issues for smaller insurers

    19 August 2014

    Charles Portsmouth highlights the key issues facing smaller companies when reporting for Solvency II

  • Matching adjustment rules force rethink on mortgages and property

    06 August 2014

    Insurers are facing challenges in recognising which assets qualify for the matching adjustment

  • UK insurers seek greater clarity on scope of SII rules for assets

    30 July 2014

    The PRA provided an update to a confidential paper from the ABI outlining a number of contentious areas