-
CDS spreads for European insurers show big drop since 2009
12 June 2013But changes in ratings have been limited, notes Eiopa report
-
Reporting is top concern in Solvency II preparation guidelines
12 June 2013Four consultants offer their thoughts on the most challenging aspects of the Solvency II preparation guidelines – and where insurers will be petitioning for change
-
EU Parliament urges Council to stop stalling on Solvency II
11 June 2013Impending end of current parliamentary term threatens progress on financial markets reforms
-
Axis Re launches weather risk desk
11 June 2013Edgar Bautista and Sandeep Ramachandran appointed as co-heads
-
Insured losses from German flood to reach €2.5bn-3bn
11 June 2013But impact on insurers' credit profiles "should be minimal", says Fitch
-
Tokio and GC Securities launch cat bond platform
10 June 2013Aims to reach smaller buyers of excess-of-loss catastrophe reinsurance
-
Shaun Wang joins Geneva Association
10 June 2013Former GSU professor to head think-tank's research
-
Prophet to interface with GEMS
10 June 2013SunGard's modelling software connects with Conning's economic scenario generator
-
Model validation is a question of trust
07 June 2013It shouldn't just be about satisfying the regulators, argue Mike Wilkinson and Patricia Mackenzie. Models should be validated by developing management trust in them and embedding them in the business. The delay in Solvency II gives more opportunity to do this
-
PRA appoints Prettejohn to board
07 June 2013Will resign from L&G's board before taking up post