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Internal model submissions begin, despite ambiguities
22 May 2015Despite unclear rules and conflicting approaches from national supervisors, insurers have started submitting their Solvency II internal models for approval. Christopher Cundy and Hugo Coelho assess the state of play
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Talanx presents triple view of solvency
11 May 2015Applying for partial internal model in June
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Low rates usher an era of 'new traditional' products
24 February 2015Austrian insurer Uniqa has replaced its traditional guaranteed product with a 'new traditional' product that comes with a 0% guarantee and bonus at maturity. It is just the latest insurer to adjust its product portfolio in response to the twin threats of low rates and Solvency II. Hugo Coelho reports
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Optimising the capital structure
24 July 2014By analysing the economic capital structure of European insurers, it is possible to gain a sense of their weaknesses and how they are likely to optimise their capital structure prospectively under Solvency II, according to Philippe Picagne and Raymond Tam
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European insurers see embedded values rise
17 July 2014New business aiding recovery says Milliman
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European flood losses surpass $1.6bn
16 July 2013Partner Re is latest to report impact