Life / Critical illness White Papers

The FSA's first life insurance newsletter focuses on the key domestic and global regulatory developments. Solvency II, changing accounting standards, regulatory reform, gender ruling and RDR implementation are just some of the changes ahead. Firms need to respond with adequate strategic solutions. VIEW SUMMARY

The FSA has published its Retail Conduct Risk Outlook for 2012. The RCRO sets out the FSA’s assessment of the 15 most significant retail conduct risks for the coming 18 months. This CII briefing covers: changes impacting life insurers; Solvency II; price competition and low investment returns. VIEW SUMMARY

The FSCS is the UK’s statutory compensation scheme of last resort for customers of authorised financial institutions. This paper proposes changes to some of the rules in our Compensation sourcebook that govern the operation of the FSCS. The paper also discusses insurance specific issues. VIEW SUMMARY

Modern technology is fundamentally changing the way that life insurance companies operate internally and how they interact with their client base. This paper analyses the opportunities for life insurers to deploy technology to increase revenues and operational efficiencies, whilst reducing risks. VIEW SUMMARY

This year’s budget comes after a winter of negative news on the UK economy. There is now a real possibility that Government spending cuts may not prevent the UK from entering a double dip recession and losing its much coveted triple A status – if growth does not pick up. Download the CII's analysis. VIEW SUMMARY

This financial report covers Manulife Financial's global operations and provides information on: consolidated financial statements; asset information; investment income; actuarial liabilities and capital information. VIEW SUMMARY

As optimism floods back into the Asia Pacific region, the life insurance industry is gearing up for increased competition again. This article discusses what CIOs are saying in this new business environment and the IT strategies needed to support life insurers today and for the future. VIEW SUMMARY

EIOPA’s Financial Stability Committee has updated its report on the financial stability of the insurance and occupational pension fund sectors in the EU/EEA. The report includes developments in financial markets, the insurance and reinsurance markets, plus the occupational pension fund market. VIEW SUMMARY

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance annual report for the year ended March 31, 2011. This report covers: financial highlights; the Meiji Yasuda new development plan; regional business reviews; financial statements; domestic subsidiaries and affiliates plus an international directory. VIEW SUMMARY

China Life Insurance Company Ltd interim report 2011. This 84 page report covers: company profile; financial summary; management discussion and analysis; significant events; international auditor's independent review report plus a cash flow statement. VIEW SUMMARY