Articles by Michael Faulkner
US insurers expect less benefit from Orsa than European firms
European life insurers are particularly challenged by Orsa implementation, finds survey
The low-yield environment is a challenge for regulators as well as insurers
The low-yield environment is a challenge for regulators as well as insurers
Sponsored webinar: Responding to the US Orsa challenge
A panel of experts discuss the requirements of the Risk Management Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Model Act and how insurers can effectively prepare for it
Commission's Van Hulle to be succeeded by procurement lawyer
European Commission confirms new head of insurance and pensions unit
FSA ramps up insurer Arrow visits
UK regulator 'refocusing resources on insurance sector'
Swedish Solvency II discount rate move 'must address sensitivity concerns'
Extrapolation methodology must be robust and allow insurers to manage solvency positions, says Insurance Sweden
Swedish regulator to introduce Solvency II discount rate in 2014
Long-term solution to discount rate needed due to Solvency II delays, says regulator
Regulatory myopia must not prevent a long-term view
Regulatory myopia must not prevent a long-term view
Insurers raise fresh concerns over Solvency II phase-in
Instability of capital framework should be reflected in plans for soft-launch
Insurers to chase liquidity premium in 2013 – BlackRock
Exposure to collateralised loan obligations, infrastructure finance and high-yielding bank loans set to increase
NAIC appoints new chief executive
Former Nebraska senator to lead US regulatory body
Impact-adjusted valuation and the criticality of leverage
Impact-adjusted valuation and the criticality of leverage
The question is not when Solvency II will come into effect, but in what form
The question is not when Solvency II will come into effect, but in what form
Insurance Risk North America: insurers behind on risk assessment framework for Orsa
Survey finds insurers still have significant work to do in order to meet 2015 Orsa deadline
Insurance Risk North America: Insurers must 'break addiction to policy guarantees' in low-rate environment
Lack of product innovation means not enough products work in the low interest rate environment, panellists complain
The clearing revolution
The clearing revolution
Commission targets January start for long-term guarantees assessment
Commission targets January start for long-term guarantees assessment
Collateral Management Survey 2012: insurers unprepared for OTC cleared regime
The move to central clearing of OTC derivatives trades will have a dramatic impact on the insurance industry’s use of collateral. A survey, conducted by Insurance Risk in conjunction with BNY Mellon, finds many insurers have yet to assess fully the…
Risk governance and reporting elements of Solvency II should be implemented early - Bernardino
Eiopa chairman says it is time to 'move on' with Solvency II as lack of certainty is threatening EU's credibility
Insurers hope for agreement tomorrow on long-term guarantees assessment
Insurers concerned that assessment could overlap full-year reporting as debate over matching adjustment continues to delay impact test
Impact study on long-term guarantees package is crucial for devising new Solvency II timetable
Impact study on long-term guarantees package is crucial for devising new Solvency II timetable
FSA proposals to ease Icas modelling burden raise questions over inclusion of Solvency II risk margin
Suggestions that regulator is already beginning to apply Solvency II assumptions to capital calculations
Insurers welcome Eiopa’s review of capital charges on infrastructure and securitisations
Standard formula is too harsh and fails to reflect real risk of long-term finance, say insurers