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Asset data reporting deadlines for Solvency II need addressing now
02 October 2014Even 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
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Insurers model default risk to maximise MA benefit
30 September 2014Towers Watson survey shows industry split over asset eligibility
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Latest ABS capital charge reduction still not enough to encourage insurer investment
17 September 2014Market participants say the EC's new Solvency II proposals do not address the key issues
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Optimising Solvency II capital through investment strategy
12 September 2014Insurers should consider their overall investment strategy holistically to minimise SCR capital charges
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Mounting data concerns
09 September 2014Solution providers highlight classification codes and look-through as problem areas in Solvency II reporting.
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Credit the improvement in Aegon UK's investments
03 September 2014Aegon UK looks to improve the credit strength of its assets.
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Interest rate woes for Canadian insurers
21 August 2014Kulli Tamm and Thomas Holzheu examine the impact of low interest rates on Canadian life and P&C insurers.
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Solvency II: Pillar 3 issues for smaller insurers
19 August 2014Charles Portsmouth highlights the key issues facing smaller companies when reporting for Solvency II
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Matching adjustment rules force rethink on mortgages and property
06 August 2014Insurers are facing challenges in recognising which assets qualify for the matching adjustment
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UK insurers seek greater clarity on scope of SII rules for assets
30 July 2014The PRA provided an update to a confidential paper from the ABI outlining a number of contentious areas