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  • Low rates prompt Munich Re to use Solvency II transitionals

    09 November 2016

    Despite "comfortable" group solvency ratio of 250%

  • Actuaries call for improved Solvency II transitional reset methodology

    09 November 2016

    When and how to recalculate the transitional measure on technical provisions has proved one of the trickiest aspects of the Solvency II regime for UK insurers. Actuaries argue the PRA will need to refine the methodology if firms are to take a more meaningful benefit. Callum Tanner reports

  • Trump win could spark volatility in US treasuries

    09 November 2016

    US now less likely to normalise interest rates, argues Hermes

  • LV= proposes ditching enhanced annuities to focus on drawdown

    09 November 2016

    Pension freedoms, Solvency II and 'depressing' rates are culprits

  • Commission and Parliament negotiate reworking of Priips

    08 November 2016

    Regulation to be delayed by 12 months, says Giegold

  • PIC completes £140m buy-in with ICI pension fund

    08 November 2016

    Pension de-risking deals continue apace

  • L&G outlines appetite for model error risk

    07 November 2016

    Worked with Deloitte to set up model risk and controls framework

  • KCC updates RiskInsight loss modelling tool

    07 November 2016

    Custom model building, visualisation and live tracking capabilities enhanced

  • PwC and Z/Yen to investigate how blockchain improves insurers' processes

    04 November 2016

    Project will analyse how insurtech helps wholesale and retail insurance

  • Axa's Solvency II ratio suffers in VA review

    04 November 2016

    Six-point deduction from revised volatility adjustment portfolio