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Scor renews contingent capital facility with UBS
23 December 2013French reinsurer will issue new shares in the event of major catastrophe
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AM Best holds ratings on insurers with excess US terrorism exposure
20 December 2013Uncertain future for US terrorism risk insurance programme
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Joint Forum finalises longevity risk recommendations
20 December 2013Eight suggestions added to draft report on longevity risk transfer market
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"Eiopa should establish a 'standard insurer' benchmark" - UPDATED
20 December 2013It could be used by firms to measure their deviations from standard formula assumptions, say academics
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CRO Forum elects Marco Vet as chairman
20 December 2013Achmea's director of risk and compliance will head up the body next year
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Solvency reform a priority for US regulators
20 December 2013US insurance supervision is inefficient and inconsistent, according to the Federal Insurance Office, which has made its long-awaited recommendations for reform. Among its prime targets are solvency regulation, reserving and treatment of captives. Christopher Cundy reports
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Solvency II infrastructure charges need political decision
20 December 2013Lack of data leaves Eiopa's proposed charges unaltered
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Eiopa proposes changes to debt securitisation capital charges
19 December 2013Uniform charge replaced with a more granular approach
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Two L&G deals bring pension de-risking transactions to £16bn in 2013
19 December 2013Latest arrangement transfers £1.7bn in liabilities for BAE Systems schemes
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Aviva announces £500m UK infrastructure investment
19 December 2013Insurer says commitment is a "direct result" of Solvency II