Insurance Risk - September 2014
Articles in this issue
Insurers wary as Singapore revamps RBC rules
Proposed capital charges would force changes to product mix
Eiopa targets bank Cocos
Regulator to monitor insurers’ investment in contingent convertible bonds
UK annuity providers seek inspiration from abroad
US and Scandinavia supply template for product innovation
US insurers and regulators misaligned on Orsa
Supervisors criticised as too prescriptive
Insurers explore barbell investment strategies
Firms look to benefit from rising rates and cut capital charges
PRA highlights restrictions on group own funds
Capital instruments from third-country insurers must fit Solvency II
Insurance Europe questions plans on uncleared swaps
Proposed rules under Emir could deter hedging, says association
EU-US Dialogue Project promises action on reinsurance collateral
EU to pursue covered agreement with FIO, bypassing state regulators
US industry split on captives fix
US regulators are trying to patch up rules on captive insurers, but there is little consensus
UK proposes 'onerous' application process for volatility adjustment
Long-term guarantees measure likely to be subject to regulatory approval
Internal models versus standard formula: South Africa's experience
Why insurers are choosing standard formula over internal model
Insurers keep an eye on emerging market debt
Insurers are maintaining their interest in emerging market debt
BoE group kicks off procyclicality debate
Group led by Andrew Haldane opens debate on effects of insurance regulation
Optimal trading under proportional transaction costs
A universal law for optimally dealing with proportional transaction costs
You win some, you lose some
Regulators cannot always be as tough or as lenient as they would like
