Insurance
BT longevity swap points way for pass-through structures
More pension schemes could take on reinsurer counterparty risk
German life insurance reforms to deplete firms' capital
Policyholders get increased share of underwriting risk return
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Infrastructure supply falling short of insurer demand, say experts
Activity limited and dominated by a handful of firms
Congress pressures FSOC on treatment of non-bank Sifis
NAIC chief -- council should heed message to 'back off'
Time for regulators to pause for breath
Insurers would value a considered and coordinated approach
The properties of expectiles explored
Expectiles’ risk contributions are essentially the same as those of expected shortfall
Firms review data governance ahead of Solvency II
Insurers are implementing practical and cultural changes
Unanswered questions remain on model change policies
Status of reactive parameters left open by Eiopa
Insurers prepare for diversification benefit under Solvency II
Firms consider risk sharing arrangements and changes to product mix
Reinsurance: GreyCastle shows different approach for new capital
Rob Mannix speaks to GreyCastle chief executive about its deal with XL
Insurance firms look to time their volatility hedging
Firms consider the return of more volatile conditions
Insurers ask for clarity on global capital standards
National supervisors and policy-makers join in voicing concerns
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Solvency II guidelines confirm charge for employee pensions
Assets backing pension liabilities will be included in SCR
Bernardino calls for balance on long-term investments
Supervisors must be careful to avoid market distortions – Eiopa chairman
Fairness agenda raises concerns for Swedish insurers
New bonus distribution rules would have negative effects, say practitioners
Insurers seek to consolidate proliferation of models
Insurers seek an easier way to generate reports as regulations rise
US Sifis still in the dark on capital standards
Uncertainty remains for big insurers, despite progress of Senate bill
PRA ramps up monitoring of valuation risk
Regulator reasserts governance and control requirements ahead of Solvency II
Reinsurers challenge enhanced G-Sii assessment
Swiss Re's Brahin says interconnectedness overstated
Systemic insurers to delay structural reform
Systemically important insurers will stop short of committing to plans
Firms urged to use Orsa to generate business value
Assessment should be integrated in management planning
Insurance Risk Nordics: European supervisory culture needs to evolve
Authorities must adapt to challenge of Solvency II along with insurers