In recent years, ceding companies and reinsurers across major jurisdictions around the world have faced increasing scrutiny from insurance regulators regarding the use of cross-border asset-intensive reinsurance (“AIRe” or...more
4/2/2026
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On 27 January 2026, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) provided a Consultation Paper on a Supervisory Statement addressed to national supervisory authorities with the aim of ensuring...more
2/12/2026
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Supervisory Guidance
On 15 January 2026, the Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") published its annual letter setting out supervisory priorities for the UK insurance sector for the year ahead.
What is the purpose of the PRA's 2025...more
1/29/2026
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Introduction:
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has for several years been heavily focussed on developments in the UK life sector. A significant part of the focus has taken the form of tightened regulatory...more
1/13/2026
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UK
In its priorities for 2025, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) signalled that it would remain focused on the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market.1 In a speech on 18 September 2025, the PRA has duly delivered a further...more
The Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") has issued a letter, dated 4 July 2025, to Chief Risk Officers of life insurers active in the bulk purchase annuity ("BPA") market. The letter focusses on the use of so-called...more