Solvency ii4 solvency ii time line on april 22, 2009, the european parliament approved the solvency ii framework directive, due to become effective january 1, 20. We discuss the contents, merits and background of the solvency ii framework, which is a clear improvement on the current regime. Solvency ii simulation models, risk projection, capital. Solvency ii directive articles 36, 45 and 246 delegated acts articles 262 and 306 eiopa guidelines on own risk and solvency assessment domestic actuarial regime and related governance requirements under solvency ii published by the cbi sections 2. In the absence of a separate solvency ii programme, internal. Speech by julian adams at the fsa solvency ii conference the fsas approach to the implementation of solvency ii. The solvency ii directive and its impact on the uk insurance industry. Cp1123, solvency ii and linked longterm insurance business cp1125, distribution of retail investments rdr adviser charging and solvency. In his speech on december 12, 20, julian adams, deputy head of the pra, stated. It is vital that the uk organises itself to contribute fully to such initiatives, he said in his keynote speech. Solvency ii professional knowledge presentation training 270320. The solvency ii directive was transposed into irish law as the european union insurance and reinsurance regulations 2015 s.
Implementing solvency ii speeches by julian adams fsa and otto thoresen abi. An online repository for solvency ii, erm and corporate governance material and comment from the principal of governance matters, an independent risk consultancy firm based on the isle of man. Curriculum vitae julian adams is the fsas director of insurance. Cp1123, solvency ii and linked longterm insurance business cp1125, distribution of retail investments rdr adviser charging and solvency ii cp1127, quarterly consultation paper no. On 19 april 2012, julian adams, director of insurance supervision in the.
Solvency ii professional knowledge presentation training 270320 1. Mr adams discussed the general implementation of solvency ii, as well as its specific impact on internal model firms and. Speech by julian adams at the fsa solvency ii conference the fsas approach to the implementation of solvency ii 18 april 2011 julian adams, director of insurance at the fsa, addressed the fsas solvency ii conference on how the fsa plans to implement solvency ii in view of the anticipated start date of 1 january 20. Solvency ii a turning point speech by julian adams bank. It represents approximately twothirds of the basic solvency capital requirement bscr for a life solo insurance undertaking, onethird for a nonlife solo undertaking, and.
The european council announced this month, june 21, 2011, a proposal to delay implementation of solvency ii to january 1, 2014, subject to european parliament approval. May 16, 2011 speech by julian adams at the fsa solvency ii conference the fsas approach to the implementation of solvency ii. Developments in uk financial markets speech by ian plenderleith pdf lord mayors banquet. A year in the life of solvency ii 14 october 20 6 september 2012 october 2012 november 2012 december 2012 january 20 february 20 march 20 april 20 may 20 june 20 22 oct. Speech given by julian adams, deputy head of the prudential regulation authority and executive director of insurance. The purpose of the guidelines is to adopt a consistent and convergent approach to solvency ii preparation across europe and to mitigate the risk that supervisors will adopt their own approaches at a national level.
Speech by mr paul fisher, executive director for insurance supervision of the bank of england and deputy head of the prudential regulation authority pra, at the pra solvency ii conference, london, 17 october 2014. The impact of solvency ii on bond management philippe foulquier, phd, effas professor of finance and accounting director of edhec financial analysis and accounting research centre philippe. Quick ratio this ratio, also called acid test or liquid ratio, considers. Ps158 solvency ii in this policy statement we report on the main issues arising from the following fsa consultation papers. Solvency ratios measure the financial soundness of a business and how well the company can satisfy its short and longterm obligations.
Solvency ii encompasses much more than the calculation of an insurers solvency position. Certain prospects need capital relief now, ahead of solvency ii implementation while other more mature insurers are clearly taking interest in solutions but still evaluating how to proceed company potentially to be influenced by peer behavior and solvency transparency imposed by solvency ii. Many solvency ii programmes are being paused or, at least, reduced in scope. Solvency ii at the abi conference solvency ii wire. Solvency ii a turning point speech given by julian adams, deputy head of the prudential regulation authority and executive director of insurance pra solvency ii industry briefing, london thursday 12 december 20. The solvency ii directive 2009 8ec is a directive in european union law that codifies and harmonises the eu insurance regulation.
Solvency is a stock issue in policy debate, referring to the effectiveness of the affirmative plan or the negative counterplan in solving the harms or problems of the status quo. On my agenda julian adams the actuary, the official. The pra however is still encouraging firms who want to progress their solvency ii plans. Of course i think that solvency ii is rooted in many valuable and relevant principles. Dan georgescu talks to the fsas director of insurance about regulation under the bank of england, solvency ii. The requirement to take as a starting point the higher of pillar 1 or pillar 2 technical provisions is unnecessary since there is a safeguard.
Dan georgescu talks to the fsas director of insurance about regulation under the bank of england, solvency ii and what makes a great actuary. Julian adams, group regulatory director, prudential on 25 january 2017. A good solvency mechanism will have a solvency advocate. Julian adams, director of insurance at the fsa, addressed the fsas solvency ii conference on how the fsa plans to implement solvency ii in view of the anticipated start date of 1 january 20. This complements our approach of integrated risk management as well as effective assetliability matching. Rather than a rigid, rulebased approach, solvency ii uses a riskbased assessment of the assets and liabilities, based on economic principles. Insurance supervision at the pra speech by sam woods, 20 march 2017. It requires insurers to use quantitative methods for policy and actuarial simulation, risk projection, and economic capital forecasting, and to. Reinsurance strategies under solvency ii john woodford andy chan munich re kpmg. Julian adams speech on imap and solvency ii delay the speech from julian adams is worth picking apart for crumbs of comfort for any organisation who will be potentially running up bills for another 12 months in light of the extension announced by the fsa at the start of october for their imap processing. Status on solvency ii and its challenges for actuaries the directives requirements the latest consultation papers why harmonisation of technical provisions across europe is difficult the current discussion between ceiops and groupe consultatif best estimate papers discussion on actuarial function.
The new system is intended to offer insurance companies incentives to measure and better manage their risk situation. This package contains elements aimed at banks and insurers. Imap preapplication and validation sharing our experience 6 november 2012 restricted agenda 1. The solvency ii framework sets out strengthened requirements around capital, governance and risk management in all eu authorised reinsurance. Julian adams, director of insurance at the prudential regulatory authority pra, indicated. Uk fsa solvency ii briefing, abis industry response and. Julian adams, director of insurance at the fsa gave a speech outlining what the fsas timetable for implementing solvency ii means for.
Final copy solvency ii training professional knowledge leonhardt wohlschlager 260320 2. Also noteworthy in europe is the adoption of a package of measures by the european commission to stimulate longterm financing. Final copy introduction training general information 3. Home solvency ii a turning point speech by julian adams solvency ii a turning point speech by julian adams. It will also add pressure on asset managers to make further. Evidence from time series models 3 data for unlisted private equity portfolio is available from the beginning of 20, the existing solvency i regime for european insurance companies will be replaced with solvency ii, an updated framework for determining the regulatory capital requirements. Fsa and solvency ii speech from julian adams today for imap firms hot off the press, julian adams spoke to the great and good today i. The focus of adams speech was the internal model approval process imap. Julian adams, director of insurance at the fsa gave a speech outlining what the fsas timetable for implementing solvency ii means for internal model firms, to which. Speech given at pra solvency ii industry briefing, london. Published on 12 december 20 solvency ii a turning point. Solvency ii the three pillar regime three pillar structure from basel ii is to be adopted for the insurance industry. Status on solvency ii and its challenges for actuaries the directives requirements the latest consultation papers why harmonisation of technical provisions across europe is difficult the current discussion between ceiops and groupe consultatif best. Julian adams, director of insurance, fsa, has made a speech in which he outlined the fsas timetable for implementing solvency ii.
How we were for thirty years, until december 2015, the amount of the solvency margin was determined following the rules of solvency i. Solvency ii new solvency system will include both quantitative and qualitative aspects of risk. Imap preapplication and validation sharing our experience. Solvency ii a turning point speech given by julian adams, deputy head of the prudential regulation authority and executive director of insurance pra solvency ii industry briefing, london thursday 12. Scope of the solvency ii project 15 shall improve the current solvency requirements in the eu.
Prior to this he was director of retail firms, head of wholesale. Fsa identifies weaknesses in insurers internal solvency ii. Mr adams discussed how the fsa will adapt to the ongoing policy uncertainty and the uncertainty as to when the regime will come into force. Solvency ii is viewed by some as an expensive compliance exercise. And i want to be absolutely candid with you that this exercise is not about europe imposing solvency ii on the rest of the world. Solvency ii will be delayed, and another round of icas is expected in 20. However in a speech delivered to the industry, insurance head julian adams commended firms for their high level of engagement and excellent progress with the new regime, which will introduce euwide solvency standards and more stringent risk management requirements for the industry.
Solvency ii a turning point speech by julian adams. Select committee on the european union uk parliament. In addition, there were solvency ii related developments in germany and the uk. On 12 december, the pra published a speech by julian adams, director of insurance, on what the latest solvency ii developments. Primarily this concerns the amount of capital that eu insurance companies must hold to reduce the risk of insolvency. Julian adams, director of insurance at the fsa, has delivered a speech covering how the fsa envisages working with firms in the run up to implementation of solvency ii and fsas ongoing commitment to offer feedback to internal model firms.
Cbi solvency ii matters 7 may consultation open until 19 june. How the solvency ii requirements compare with solvency i depend on a number of company specific factors including. Carlos rebuelta, executive director of eiopa, opened proceedings by saying that. It represents approximately twothirds of the basic solvency capital requirement bscr for a life solo insurance undertaking, onethird. Under solvency ii companies can either use the standard formula or. Solvency ii will create stateofthe art risk management and bring greater transparency. In the years between 1922 and 1937 only thirtyseven member firms were suspended on account of insolvency. Fsa acknowledges delay to sii implementation in speech by julian adams. Ongoing uncertainty at a european level as to what the timeline for implementation. Fsa and solvency ii speech from julian adams today for.