Insurance Risk/News
Standard Solvency II asset data framework 'at least 12 months' away
Asset managers seek to standardise Solvency II asset data provision, but industry-wide solution presents challenges
Insurers urged to be cautious of long-term liquidity swaps
Uncertain regulatory and economic environment increases risks associated with liquidity trades, warns Fitch
Time running out for Omnibus II negotiations as latest trilogue fails to find agreement
Further trilogue scheduled as policy-makers seek compromise on package for long-term products before summer recess
Insurers’ remuneration will become more risk-sensitive, says incoming Bupa finance chief
Risk management still immature at many firms, warns Evelyn Bourke
FSA fears 'tick-box' approach to risk management as insurers focus on Solvency II capital requirements
Companies will not receive any more guidance from FSA on Orsa development
Insurers need to improve understanding of flood risk exposure – Swiss Re
Flooding in Thailand was 'wake-up call' to industry
Edhec develops framework for Solvency II equity risk management
Formula for risk control framework can optimise equity risk capital costs, claims research body
Member states call for delay to Solvency II
Fears that revised transposition timetable 'would create legal uncertainty' as Czech Republic pushes for 2015 implementation date
Axa enters corporate loan market with SocGen
Insurer targets French mid-caps to diversify investment portfolio
Aviva confirms new UK life CRO
Former life CFO replaces Dix as regional restructuring continues
Aviva UK life CRO to move roles
Move follows continuing restructuring of insurer’s regional framework
New methodology for identifying systemically important insurers published
New methodology for identifying systemically important insurers published
New Omnibus II yield curve extrapolation proposals ‘a significant ALM challenge for insurers’
New Omnibus II yield curve extrapolation proposals ‘a significant ALM challenge for insurers’
Swedish regulator to conduct qualitative survey on Solvency II to support Orsa development
Swedish regulator to conduct qualitative survey on Solvency II to support Orsa development
US Solvency II position anticipated by year-end – NAIC
US Solvency II position anticipated by year-end – NAIC
Internal models can cut capital requirements for longevity and mortality risk – RMS
Standard formula for mortality and longevity risk a 'crude' measure, says Risk Management Solutions
Tullett Prebon and Allianz to launch Solvency II data service
Benchmark OTC curves 'will help insurers calculate risk data for market risk models'
Life & Pension Risk Nordics: Orsa risk quantification will not require internal model - Eiopa
And Danish regulator says there has been too much focus on Solvency II’s capital requirements
Life & Pension Risk Nordics: Market volatility and Solvency II 'present opportunities for life sector'
Solvency II must be implemented on time, says Länsförsäkringar Liv CFO
US insurers review FSA restrictions on life settlements
Insurers 'keen to close down market' in controversial investments
Eiopa warns on use of external data in internal capital models
Insurers must supply information on third-party models in support of their internal model application
Governments should support development of longevity risk market – IMF
Governments should support development of longevity risk market – IMF
Slow progress on Solvency II internal model validation threatens approval, FSA warns
Slow progress on Solvency II internal model validation threatens approval, FSA warns
Record Q1 for cat bonds as pension funds increase capacity
Record Q1 for cat bonds as pension funds increase capacity