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'Extracting value from the internal model' is a flawed approach
06 August 2015Internal models will fail in their attempt to serve two masters – the regulator and the business – so insurers should fundamentally rethink how they can benefit from their years of development work, argues Adrian Ericsson
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Phoenix given investment-grade ratings
06 August 2015Inaugural rating for UK life insurer
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Aviva CEO "not impressed" by £400m Solvency II spend
06 August 2015No disclosure of SII ratio as internal model awaits approval
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L&G ploughs into reinsurance to curb the Solvency II risk margin
05 August 2015Insurer offloads three quarters of longevity risk in bulk annuities new business
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Ageas sets up internal reinsurer
05 August 2015Diversification benefits under Solvency II expected further down the road
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Hannover Re wins approval for Solvency II internal model
05 August 2015First model approved by a European regulator
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Direct Line to join second wave of internal model applications
05 August 2015Aiming to gain approval in July 2016
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ESRB locks horns with Eiopa over Solvency II UFR
04 August 2015The ultimate forward rate has been one of Solvency II's least contentious elements – until now. The European Systemic Risk Board is pushing for a revision that could have a dramatic effect on insurers' solvency. Hugo Coelho reports
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Standard Life "will remain an insurer and asset manager"
04 August 2015But insurance accounts for only 5% of profit
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FSB's standards on bonus payments are "bank-centric", insurers say
04 August 2015Nature of insurance business reduces effectiveness of claw-back clauses