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Solvency II tier 2 capital criteria stricter, warns Moody's

Hybrid instruments issued after 2010 at risk

Leading the underwriting pack

As one of the lead insurers for the tragic MH17 plane crash, German insurer Allianz has continued to make the headlines in recent weeks. Here Carsten Scheffel, CEO of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in London, talks to Marcus Alcock about the insurer's thoughts on integrated underwriting, Solvency II preparedness, and new areas of risk

UK bulk annuity market to top £10bn in 2014

Capacity created by collapse in individual markets

Asia helps push Prudential to $2.6bn interim profit

Remains concerned over impact of Solvency II

Prudential and Rothesay Life complete billion-pound longevity deal

Fourth deal between counterparties since 2011

Simplified BCR may hide "fatal flaws"

Insurance Europe responds to IAIS consultation

Commission mulls Eiopa power-grab

Stronger role on internal model validation would be a blow to national supervisors

PRA: Solvency II capital changes will be 'broadly neutral' for UK life insurers

Launches third major consultation on implementation of directive

Hannover Re claims first French longevity swap

Will take on €750m of liabilities from Axa France

IERM Comment: Hiring former regulators is not a good sign