Solvency II
WHAT IS THIS? Europe’s Solvency II directive came into effect in 2016, putting risk at the heart of a harmonised prudential framework for insurance firms. Similar in outline to the banking industry’s Basel standards, Pillar 1 sets out quantitative requirements; Pillar 2 tackles risk management and governance; Pillar 3 addresses transparency, reporting and public disclosure.
Eiopa's Bernardino: stress tests are Solvency II trial run
New regime will introduce regular capital tests - insurance industry doesn't have credibility problem, Eiopa chair says
Ernst & Young interview: A combined solution – overcoming the twin challenges of Solvency II and IFRS
The timing of the implementation of Solvency II and the second phase of IFRS presents a major logistical challenge for insurers which are not prepared
Banks ready with solutions for Solvency II
Solvency II solutions
EC's Van Hulle responds to industry's Solvency II broadside
EC head of insurance and pensions Karel Van Hulle acknowledged industry concerns at Risk's European conference this week - but pushed back against doom-mongering
The final hurdle for Solvency II
The final hurdle
Finding clarity
Finding clarity
Beware of too much faith in capital requirements, says NAIC
Beware of too much faith in capital requirements, says NAIC
The ORR 20: Op risk software survey
Room to move
Modelling operational risk under Solvency II
Fits and starts
Eiopa: Internal models beneficial under Solvency II
Eiopa: Internal models beneficial under Solvency II
Sponsored webinar: Meeting the Solvency II operational risk challenge
Solvency II introduces a new EU-wide regulatory approach to determine capital adequacy for meeting an insurer’s true risks. Due to come into force in 2012, Solvency II promises a more sophisticated ‘risk-based’ form of supervision that will require many…
Equity derivatives
Special report
Principal-protected products could benefit from Solvency II
New risk-based capital rules for insurers could help demand for products with principal protection, say bankers
Gender discrimination ruling leaves annuity providers confused over capital
UK annuities providers cannot price for gender, but must still reserve capital for it
Regulation drives demand for technology
Driving change
Regulation brings unlevel playing field for insurers in Asia
A level playing field
Solvency II: obstacles and opportunities
Solvency II: obstacles and opportunities
Cat risk – Solvency II standard formula is up to double industry view of nat cat risk
Standard formula is up to double industry view of nat cat risk
Solvency II DTA rules “unimaginable” – CRO Forum
Solvency II DTA rules “unimaginable” – CRO Forum
Sponsored webinar: Solvency II
Obstacles and opportunities arise from Solvency II
Put your hands together
Put your hands together
ORR Innovation Awards 2011: Product of the Year
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ ARC Logics for Financial Services
Insurers unsure how to model operational risk
Insurers unsure how to model operational risk
Obstacles and opportunities of Solvency II
Webinar discusses the challenges faced by the insurance sector in implementing Solvency II