"The agreed compromise is ambitious, but acceptable for the European insurance industry. I am convinced that with Solvency II the European Union will get one of the most advanced regulatory regimes in the world. This will benefit both the insurers and their stakeholders."
Dieter Wemmer, chief financial officer, Allianz
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