The European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority (EIOPA) has published its feedback statement on its 2021 discussion paper on blockchain and smart contracts in insurance. EIOPA received a number of responses to its earlier paper and has summarised these in the statement. Stakeholders were able to identify a number of use cases for
PRA launches 2022 Insurance Stress Test
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched the 2022 Insurance Stress Test (IST). The IST is run every two years and seeks information from the largest life and general insurance companies in the UK.
In a ‘Dear CEO’ letter sent to the participating firms, the PRA sets out its objectives for
PRA publishes discussion paper on potential reforms to risk margin and matching adjustment within Solvency II
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a discussion paper on possible reforms to the risk margin and matching adjustment in Solvency II. The discussion paper also contains a technical annex ‘Solvency II Review: Matching Adjustment and reforms to the Fundamental Spread.
Responses to the discussion paper should be submitted by 21 July
UK government launches consultation on Solvency II reforms
The UK Government has launched its long-awaited consultation on proposed reforms to the Solvency II regime in the UK. Since leaving the European Union, the UK Government is now able to adapt its version of the Solvency II regime to more closely suit the UK insurance market. The UK Government believes that if certain changes
PRA publishes its business plan for 2022/23 – What’s relevant for insurers?
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its business plan for 2022/23. The plan follows a strategic review following the first 8 years of the prudential regulator. There are now 4 strategic goals (rather than 8). These are:
- retain and build on the strength of the banking and insurance sectors delivered by the
UK Government provides a response to its consultation on amendments to insolvency arrangements for insurance companies
Last year (see update ) the UK Government consulted upon a series of proposed amendments to insolvency arrangements for insurance companies. The proposed amendments included clarifications and enhancements to the court’s powers under section 377 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to order a reduction of the value of an insurer’s contracts
Letter from Chair of the Industry and Regulators Committee to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury following the House of Lords inquiry into commercial insurance regulation
The House of Lords has published a letter from Lord Hollick, Chair of the Industry and Regulators Committee, to John Glen MP, Secretary to the Treasury. The letter concerns the inquiry into the regulation of the commercial insurance (and reinsurance) sector in the UK.
During the inquiry the Committee heard evidence from the insurance industry
EIOPA issues statement on the supervision of run-off businesses
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published a Supervisory Statement on the supervision of run-off undertakings. The statement is addressed to the competent authorities with responsibility for insurance supervision in the European Union.
EIOPA acknowledges the potential benefit of run-off for the insurance market, enabling more efficient use of capital
PRA’s Charlotte Gerken sets out the supervisory priorities for the insurance sector in 2022
At a Norton Rose Fulbright-hosted event, Executive Director of insurance at the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Charlotte Gerken, set out her priorities for the insurance sector in 2022. The speech expands upon the priorities set out in the ‘Dear CEO’ letter sent to insurance companies on 12 January 2022. The speech
FCA publishes final guidance on its approach to the review of Part VII transfers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published revised guidance on its approach to insurance business transfers under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The publication of the final guidance follows a consultation launched in July 2021.
The revised guidance (FG22/1) replaces previous guidance (FG18/4) first published in May 2018.