Insurance Risk
UK insurers cautioned on Solvency II credit risk assumptions
Regulator challenges "mechanistic re-application" of matching adjustment
BoE group kicks off procyclicality debate
Group led by Andrew Haldane opens debate on effects of insurance regulation
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Standard formula insurers face higher operational risk capital charge
Change to definition of unit-linked expenses would increase firms' SCR
Insurers keep an eye on emerging market debt
Insurers are maintaining their interest in emerging market debt
Insurers review options as collateral pressures grow
Insurers are under increasing pressure to plan access to collateral
IAIS warned over plans to shut members out of committees
Changes will prevent stakeholders raising 'red flags' to certain proposals
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Regulators cannot always be as tough or as lenient as they would like
Trade associations blast ‘flawed’ Basic Capital Requirement
Insurance industry responds to IAIS consultation on key G-Sii measure
Internal models versus standard formula: South Africa's experience
Why insurers are choosing standard formula over internal model
ABI urges joint application process for long-term guarantee measures
Single process would reduce costs and time involved in applying for adjustments
UK proposes 'onerous' application process for volatility adjustment
Long-term guarantees measure likely to be subject to regulatory approval
US industry split on captives fix
US regulators are trying to patch up rules on captive insurers, but there is little consensus
EU-US Dialogue Project promises action on reinsurance collateral
EU to pursue covered agreement with FIO, bypassing state regulators
Insurance Europe questions plans on uncleared swaps
Proposed rules under Emir could deter hedging, says association
PRA highlights restrictions on group own funds
Capital instruments from third-country insurers must fit Solvency II
Insurers explore barbell investment strategies
Firms look to benefit from rising rates and cut capital charges
US insurers and regulators misaligned on Orsa
Supervisors criticised as too prescriptive
UK annuity providers seek inspiration from abroad
US and Scandinavia supply template for product innovation
Eiopa targets bank Cocos
Regulator to monitor insurers’ investment in contingent convertible bonds
Insurers wary as Singapore revamps RBC rules
Proposed capital charges would force changes to product mix
Eiopa out of touch on securitisation, say experts
Bernardino says charges workable, but industry disagrees
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