Insurance Risk
Solvency II interim reporting requirements were 'too ambitious' - Eiopa
Insurers hail downscaling of regulator’s initial plans, but concerns about consistent application remain
Systemic risk definition for insurers flawed, says former IAIS counsellor
International policy-makers should offer clarity on risks posed by different activities, hears Insurance Risk Europe
Insurer global capital standard must be 'simple and pragmatic' says Ace risk chief
ComFrame must not be prescriptive if it is to enhance supervision of international groups
Insurers 'must act fast' to succeed in private placement loan market
Efficient committee structure central to investment strategy, Friends Life CIO tells conference
Lithuanian presidency proposes increase to volatility adjuster cap
Benefit could more than triple amid hopes of a deal on Omnibus II long-term guarantees package
Conditional approval of Solvency II internal models should be allowed, urges PRA official
Insurers' efforts to develop internal models should be recognised by supervisors
Target investment alpha and retained surpluses to drive company value, says Allianz CRO
Risk function has part to play in driving market value
Eurozone collapse remains top threat for insurance industry – Swiss Re chief economist
Policy mistakes could still kill economic recovery, Insurance Risk Europe conference hears
State regulators turn fire on NAIC over principle-based reserving
New York commissioner publicly breaks ranks claiming new system will be ineffective
US non-bank Sifi process 'flawed' and 'unsupportable' say designating body members
Prudential Financial designation raises concerns assessment criteria not fit for purpose
UK insurers recoupon interest rate swaps in bid to enhance yield
Unwinding in-the-money swaps to release cash for investments and collateral management
Insurers urged to prepare global risk management strategies
Sars outbreak 'showed insurers not immune to interconnected global crises', says AIG Asia-Pac deputy finance chief
Asian insurers 'must strengthen data security' in face of new laws and technology
Data security legislation and new technologies require more sophisticated security measures, say CROs.
Asia CROs divided on risk culture measurement
Risk culture hard to manage, even harder to measure, say panellists at Insurance Risk Asia
Operational infrastructure: Under pressure
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EU Council accused of bulldozing over long-term guarantees proposals
German MEP “appalled” by “irresponsible” council as Omnibus II trilogue negotiations resume
Insurers embrace innovative hybrid capital structures
Contingent capital bonds are becoming increasingly attractive, writes Louie Woodall. But regulatory reforms mean firms must ensure they have a firm grip on the inner workings of these products
We need an agreement on Omnibus II if Solvency II is to be kept on track
Optimism as trilogue discussions recommence, but a long way to go before an agreement is reached
Exposure under systemic impact
Wrong-way risk (WWR) behaves differently for exposures to systemically important counterparties because their default has the potential to move financial markets before the close-out. Michael Pykhtin and Alexander Sokol show how the traditional exposure…
Investment strategy trends in the UK life insurance sector
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Insurers braced for far-reaching recovery and resolution requirements
For the past couple of years, insurers have watched at a safe distance banks struggling to learn their way around living wills. Only last month did they realise the extent to which they will be put through similar hardships. The Financial Stability Board…
Extreme mortality bond issuance predicted to expand as spreads tighten
Successful placement of SCOR bond indicates increased investor appetite for life risk
Postponed Omnibus II vote casts doubt on Solvency II 2016 launch
European Parliament pushes back vote to March 11 despite positive developments in Omnibus II negotiations
Solvency II reporting dry runs reveal Pillar III challenges
As insurers begin to conduct dry runs of their reporting schedules in preparation for the various conflicting regulations coming into force, it is becoming clear just how difficult compliance is going to be. Clive Davidson reports