Solvency II

Analysis

30 December 2024

Eiopa's call for cross-border overhaul, and the path to a single EU supervisor

Challenges with supervising cross-border insurance sales has prompted the EU's insurance authority to demand greater powers. But could bigger events in Brussels overtake them? Christopher Cundy and Martin Assmann report
12 November 2024

Eiopa's paper is a significant step forward for mass lapse reinsurance across Europe

Last week's consultation paper from the EU's insurance authority will help drive the industry in the right direction, argues Luca Tres
07 November 2024

New EU financial services commissioner sets tone for insurance regulation

Maria Luís Albuquerque has outlined her regulatory priorities and established her vision for stability, streamlined compliance and consumer-focused innovation. Joshua Geer reports
17 September 2024

Solvency II: delivering on the agreed ambitions

The review of the EU directive is a prime opportunity to unlock investment and increase competitiveness in Europe, says Angus Scorgie
23 July 2024

European insurers call for change in Solvency II's supplemental reforms

The European Commission's proposals for the Level 2 text of Solvency II need to be revised, according to Insurance Europe. Christopher Cundy and Joshua Geer report

News

  • InsuranceERM's 2024 review: Solvency II vs Solvency UK

    01 January 2025

  • InsuranceERM's 2024 review: insurers promised EU regulatory cool-down... but is it too late?

    24 December 2024

  • PRA delays general insurance stress test to May 2026

    18 December 2024

  • European insurers survive Eiopa's geopolitical shock test

    17 December 2024

    Authority's 2024 exercise tested capital and liquidity under stress scenario

  • Eiopa consults on sustainability and biodiversity risk management in Solvency II

    05 December 2024

    Consultation papers outline approaches to tackle sustainability and biodiversity risks

  • Eiopa chief calls for more powers to deal with cross-border issues

    21 November 2024

    Petra Hielkema makes keynote address at Eiopa conference

  • GIRO 2024: Industry collaboration is vital for Solvency UK to work, says BoE

    20 November 2024

    Bank of England delivers presentation at the IFoA conference

  • Finalisation of Solvency UK marks "significant milestone" for insurance sector

    18 November 2024

    The PRA's phased consultation approach to the Solvency II Review has concluded

  • Gjensidige wins approval for windstorm model in PIM

    17 November 2024

  • Eiopa urges Commission to shield small insurers from Solvency II and Dora overlap

    15 November 2024

    Eiopa argues for measures to ease compliance for small insurers during Dora transition

  • Eiopa chair reveals divisions on extra capital requirements for insurers' fossil fuel assets

    08 November 2024

    European insurers have also raised concerns with the proposals

  • Eiopa recommends additional capital requirements for insurers' fossil fuel assets

    07 November 2024

    The Authority has published its report on prudential treatment of sustainability risks in Solvency II

  • European Council signs off Solvency II reforms and introduction of IRRD

    05 November 2024

    One more step towards EU rules coming into effect

  • Insurance Europe raises concerns over updated Solvency II proportionality framework

    25 October 2024

    The trade association emphasises that flexibility must be maintained

  • Eiopa urged to include transition risks in Solvency II capital requirements

    26 September 2024

    Debate over capital charges for polluting assets continues

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