Archive

  • Guernsey captives "thriving" after Solvency II opt out

    25 April 2013

    Decision provided "new form of clarity" says Timetric

  • FIO consults on nat cat insurance

    25 April 2013

    US insurance office head calls for information from the industry as part of 2012 flood act

  • Solvency II delay not a problem, says BaFin chief

    24 April 2013

    German supervisor calls for "calm discussion" on implementation

  • Hannover Re strikes two UK longevity deals totalling £1bn

    24 April 2013

    Assumes risks from Abbey Life and Rothesay Life

  • Japanese monetary policy a concern for life insurers

    22 April 2013

    Lowering of long-term interest rates targeted by Bank of Japan

  • North American insurers slow to improve strategic risk management

    22 April 2013

    S&P's update of ERM analysis shows slight development in control processes

  • Regulatory change in Asia Pacific presents "big opportunity"

    19 April 2013

    Insurers must engage management and the board, says KPMG

  • Separating country risks from national finances

    19 April 2013

    The use of sovereign ratings as a stand-in for country risk is proving problematic for many insurers and credit analysts, say Marcel Heinrichs and Ivelina Stanoeva

  • Cat bond returns have doubled over 12 months

    18 April 2013

    Slow start to first quarter but activity picked up in February, says Aon Benfield

  • Munich Re agrees $500m cat bond deal

    17 April 2013

    Deal transfers North Carolina tropical cyclone risk to capital markets