Archive

  • ESRB calls for bank-like countercyclical capital requirement for insurers

    16 December 2015

    Report criticises Solvency II volatility adjustment, ultimate forward rate and charges for securitisations

  • Data and technology 'will fundamentally change life insurance business'

    16 December 2015

    Sigma report urges firms to adapt business models, establish data roles and invest in technology

  • L&G dips toe into European pension risk transfer market

    16 December 2015

    UK insurance group takes €200m in liabilities from ASR Nederland

  • Insurers denounce last-minute Solvency II gold-plating

    15 December 2015

    Two-thirds of insurers say supervisors are imposing additional requirements

  • Lloyd's appoints Towers Watson modelling expert as chief actuary

    14 December 2015

    Corporation combines actuary role with that of head of market reserving and capital

  • Beazley confirms internal model approval in Ireland

    14 December 2015

    Irish regulator considering eight applications in this round

  • Shareholders approve $18bn Towers Watson and Willis merger

    11 December 2015

    Merger-of-equals set to complete early in the New Year

  • AIG splits risk roles in executive team shake-up

    10 December 2015

    Chief actuary adds CRO role, but CFO will oversee ERM

  • Towers Watson investor brands proposed Willis deal a "take-under"

    10 December 2015

    Opposition remains strong despite new terms as Willis and Towers Watson prepare for shareholder showdown

  • InsurTech start-ups plot disruptive change

    10 December 2015

    Innovation efforts focussed on distribution channels and customer engagement