Recent proposals for Solvency II, the upcoming risk-based capital regulatory regime for insurers and reinsurers in the European Union, may significantly increase the capital and compliance burden for captives, Fitch Ratings Ltd. said in a report.

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Solvency II proposals will up burden for captive insurers: Fitch

BRUSSELS—The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has postponed a vote on amendments to the text of Omnibus II, the directive that will introduce Solvency II in stages, from the end of this month until late March.

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European Parliament committee postpones Omnibus II vote

BRUSSELS—The European Parliament’s decision to delay its vote on Omnibus II, the directive that will introduce Solvency II in stages, means insurers’ uncertainty over some details of the risk-based capital rules will be prolonged, experts say.

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Solvency II deadline pushed back

BRUSSELS—The European Parliament will delay its vote on Omnibus II, the directive that will introduce Solvency II in transitional stages, until next April, it announced.

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Delayed Solvency II vote adds uncertainty for insurers

FRANKFURT, Germany—The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has published a report on the calibration of risk factors in the standard formula for Solvency II.

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EIOPA addresses calibration of risk factors in Solvency II formula