News

  • Eiopa targets conflicts of interest in unit-linked markets

    11 December 2017

    Insurers putting profits above consumer outcomes, EU watchdog warns

  • L&G completes £490m pension buy-in

    11 December 2017

    MNOPF strikes deal with insurer following several de-risking strategies over eight years

  • India to examine wearable technology for risk reduction

    11 December 2017

    Regulator's working group complements existing work on telematics

  • EU with-profits sales still outweigh unguaranteed unit-linked

    11 December 2017

    Eiopa figures for 2016 suggest consumers still want protection

  • IAIS reveals thinking on activities-based approach to systemic risk

    08 December 2017

    Preliminary consultation paper suggests focus should be on insurers' liquidity and macroeconomic risks

  • Direct Line completes £350m RT1 debt issue

    08 December 2017

    First sterling issue of restricted tier 1 debt

  • Munich Re and Swiss Re ratings upgraded after A.M. Best applies new methodology

    08 December 2017

    Groups were in line for upgrades in October

  • Three EU reinsurers strike quota share deal with IAG

    08 December 2017

    Regional agreement gives Hannover Re, Munich Re and Swiss Re 12.5% of IAG's gross earned premiums

  • UK general insurers pass 2017 stress test, but could improve cat modelling

    07 December 2017

    Prudential Regulation Authority's economic downturn scenario is biggest threat

  • California forest fire bill nears $10bn, insurance commissioner says

    07 December 2017

    Insurers already meet claims worth almost one-third of total insured losses