Solvency II
47 white papers and resources
Below you will find Solvency II white papers and industry reports that set out the latest market developments, and what you need to do so your organisation meets the mentioned requirements. Solvency II is an essential review of insurance regulation on solvency within Europe. It sets out to change the capital requirements and risk management standards for the insurance industry. Most European insurers are expected to implement all changes in January 2013 - with an estimated total cost of €2-3Bn over 5 years.
Risk Management for Insurers
The insurance industry is facing turbulent times and risk management is at the top of the agenda. This is particularly the case in Europe, where the introduction of Solvency II will drastically redesign the supervisory rules for regulatory capital for insurance companies.
Potential impact of Solvency II on equity derivatives markets
Solvency II is a major regulatory theme for financial markets through 2011 and beyond. It will not only have an impact on insurance companies, but may also have wider repercussions across financial markets. This article provides a summary of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s latest report focusing on…
Solvency II – is your IT compliant?
There are stringent audit, security and control processes demanded by Solvency II legislation that impact data management within the wider context of the risk/actuarial environment. The directive demands that insurers do significantly more than simply store data. Read the report to find out more.
Solvency II – Capitalising on market distortions
European insurers – one of the largest groups of investors in the global financial markets – will operate under a single regulatory framework for the first time when Solvency II comes into force in 2013. This could trigger large re-allocations among their €7 trillion ($10 trillion) of assets, in…
When is a hedge not a hedge? ALM under Solvency II
Solvency II increases the focus on the sourcing and calibration of accurate and representative discount curves. Alterations to discount curves may change optimal hedges and necessitate re-hedging.
Solvency II: Are you ready for the operational challenge?
This white paper highlights how your organisation can prepare for Solvency II and the key factors to consider in the build up to the proposed 2014 deadline. Topics covered: tackling the right issues, the impact of operational risk, the Solvency II rationale and business process management success.
Solvency II - enabling transformation through regulation
Solvency II will come into force in the UK on October 31, 2012, building on the original Basel II three pillar approach. This white paper discusses the affect on insurance companies with a view to helping those organisations understand and prepare the change.