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Low rates prompt Munich Re to use Solvency II transitionals
09 November 2016Despite "comfortable" group solvency ratio of 250%
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Actuaries call for improved Solvency II transitional reset methodology
09 November 2016When 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
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Trump win could spark volatility in US treasuries
09 November 2016US now less likely to normalise interest rates, argues Hermes
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LV= proposes ditching enhanced annuities to focus on drawdown
09 November 2016Pension freedoms, Solvency II and 'depressing' rates are culprits
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Commission and Parliament negotiate reworking of Priips
08 November 2016Regulation to be delayed by 12 months, says Giegold
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PIC completes £140m buy-in with ICI pension fund
08 November 2016Pension de-risking deals continue apace
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L&G outlines appetite for model error risk
07 November 2016Worked with Deloitte to set up model risk and controls framework
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KCC updates RiskInsight loss modelling tool
07 November 2016Custom model building, visualisation and live tracking capabilities enhanced
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PwC and Z/Yen to investigate how blockchain improves insurers' processes
04 November 2016Project will analyse how insurtech helps wholesale and retail insurance
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Axa's Solvency II ratio suffers in VA review
04 November 2016Six-point deduction from revised volatility adjustment portfolio