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Commission slashes ABS charges in delegated acts
Solvency II measures aim to boost infrastructure and securitisations
National supervisors behind in Solvency II preparedness
Eiopa's Jarl Kure: 'there's still a lot to do'
US commissioner warns against focus on group capital
International standard-setters should not ignore legal-entity level view
Watered-down matching adjustment would be ‘utterly worthless'
Inclusion of credit risk in risk margin criticised
Living with Fed supervision: AIG Q&A
AIG's CRO on the need for individual responsibility in risk management
ILS demand fuels structural innovation
Buyers of non-life catastrophe bonds are willing to take on increasing risk
Solvency II: insurers study hedging options for volatility adjustment
Adjustment to discount curve adds complexity to task of hedging liabilities
Insurers underestimating Pillar III reporting demands
Firms need technology solutions that can update in line with regulation
Fed oversight 'welcome', says AIG's Sankaran
Chief risk officer says federal regulation necessary to close regulatory gaps
'Deck stacked against' MetLife appeal on Sifi status
Insurer faces uphill battle to reverse FSOC decision
UK insurers cautioned on Solvency II credit risk assumptions
Regulator challenges "mechanistic re-application" of matching adjustment
Standard formula insurers face higher operational risk capital charge
Change to definition of unit-linked expenses would increase firms' SCR
IAIS warned over plans to shut members out of committees
Changes will prevent stakeholders raising 'red flags' to certain proposals
Trade associations blast ‘flawed’ Basic Capital Requirement
Insurance industry responds to IAIS consultation on key G-Sii measure
ABI urges joint application process for long-term guarantee measures
Single process would reduce costs and time involved in applying for adjustments
UK proposes 'onerous' application process for volatility adjustment
Long-term guarantees measure likely to be subject to regulatory approval
US industry split on captives fix
US regulators are trying to patch up rules on captive insurers, but there is little consensus
EU-US Dialogue Project promises action on reinsurance collateral
EU to pursue covered agreement with FIO, bypassing state regulators
PRA highlights restrictions on group own funds
Capital instruments from third-country insurers must fit Solvency II
Insurers explore barbell investment strategies
Firms look to benefit from rising rates and cut capital charges
UK annuity providers seek inspiration from abroad
US and Scandinavia supply template for product innovation