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Japan's non-life sector poised for ICS gains, says AM Best

Heightened regulatory oversight driving industry reform supports a stable outlook

Solvency UK matching adjustment: 2024 review

InsuranceERM's annual analysis finds the industry's overall MA benefit is similar to last year. But like ducks swimming in the water, there is a lot going on under the surface. Christopher Cundy and Martin Assmann report

Prudential Financial primes itself for Japan's new solvency regime

US insurer says company's ESR ratio will be above levels to support AA rating

Are the UK's regulatory reforms creating more risk?

As the UK government pushes for competitiveness and growth, financial regulators are allowing more risk into the financial system. Not everyone is convinced this is a safe bet, as Joshua Geer reports

Tallying the UK regulatory initiatives impacting insurers

From Solvency II to sustainability disclosures, the PRA and FCA are managing over 20 initiatives impacting insurers. Joshua Geer breaks down the pressure points

Lloyds pension trustees seal longevity risk transfer deals totalling £5.1bn

The deals involve Rothesay, Pacific Life Re, and an insurance subsidiary of Prudential Financial

Lloyd's reports progress on diversity and inclusion initiatives

The proportion of women in leadership roles at Lloyd's increased to 36%

U-turn from UK regulators on proposed diversity and inclusion rules

Ronan McCaughey investigates the reasons behind the decision to cease work on D&I regulation and gauges reaction from the British insurance industry

Apra to consult on capital rules for annuity providers

MetLife's US pensions head gives upbeat review of US PRT market

Elizabeth Walsh expects deal volume for the US PRT market to surpass $50bn in 2024