All Solvency II articles – Page 2
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Michael Barber
Twenty-five years with Aviva have taken Michael Barber from underwriting novice to reinsurance guru. A dedicated Manchester City follower, he tells us what lies behind his own game plan
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Country AnalysisGermany: standing firm
Nobody would argue with Germany’s impressive show of strength through the financial crisis. But the fight isn’t over yet as interest rates drop, Solvency II steps up and Zurich emerges as a serious contender
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Country FocusGermany: Q&A with Eva-Maria Barbosa
Norton Rose’s of counsel gives the lowdown on what German reinsurers can expect from Solvency
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People & OpinionIn my view: Keep your eye on the ball
As European players face a punishing schedule of rule changes, the trick will be for regulators to keep reinsurers focused on the main plan – protecting clients
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News AgendaFor the road ahead
Just as motorists have come to rely on sat-navs to show them the best course to take, insurers depend heavily on catastrophe risk models. Such dependence can lead to disappointment
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People & OpinionIn with the old
APH liabilities have lain dormant on balance sheets since the 1980s, but Solvency II should prompt companies to look at them anew as a potential source of profit
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Online onlyAon Benfield pushes for simpler SII model approval
Broker lobbying EIOPA for catastrophe risk change
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Mike Watson
Recently installed as the first reinsurance manager for Mitsui Sumitomo Underwriting at Lloyd’s, Mike Watson holds an unusual position in the market. Here he shares his thoughts on the year ahead
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News AgendaReady for take-off
Solvency II is likely to lead to extra business for reinsurers. However, every expert has their own view on the effect of the new regime. Will it mean a greater demand for capital or expertise, or both?
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Country FocusNew heights
The tax breaks, the talent and the regulatory advantages are attractive, but access to European business is the main appeal of Switzerland as a domicile. As a glut of reinsurers form operations in Zurich, we look at what its growing influence as a hub could mean for other jurisdictions
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Online onlyAon Benfield launches capital advisory team
New service to help clients manage capital and reinsurance
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Analysis
Solvency II does not threaten raters – AM Best
SCR is not a replacement for a rating, agency contends
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AnalysisIASB: start planning now
The IASB’s proposed new accounting standards aim for improved consistency and transparency. However, we should expect more volatility in insurers’ results, and the market will need time to adjust to the changes to income statements
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Online onlyCEIOPS guidance could hit firms with US units – Moody’s
Committee recommends delaying US Solvency II equivalency
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Online onlyAon Benfield urges cedants to use internal solvency models
Solvency II’s Standard Formula provides inadequate credit for some reinsurance
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News
No pain, no gain?
A grey cloud still looms over Solvency II, as feared market instability and confusion over how it will work leaves the industry feeling less than sunny. But will the long-term pros be worth the short-term cons? We zipped over to Brussels to hear the latest talks
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GR Focus
Captives: Fear of the unknown
With Solvency II upon us, captives are facing an uncertain, and industry bodies say unfair, future. Will the directive impose unreasonable capital requirements that late concessions to captives have not gone far enough to redress?
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AnalysisWe are all crash dummies
The current financial crisis tells us that risk management is vital for every bank and insurance company. Stress testing and scenario analysis will play a big part
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Online onlyInsurers and CEIOPS in Solvency II fight
European insurers’/reinsurers’ federation will oppose supervisors’ capital proposals at a European Parliament meeting today.
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