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Solvency II

A new set of regulatory requirements for the European insurance industry

About Solvency II

Solvency II is an EU legislative programme to be implemented in all 27 Member States, including the UK. It introduces a new, harmonised EU-wide insurance regulatory regime. The legislation replaces 13 existing EU insurance directives.

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Solvency II Briefings

The latest briefings for managing agents' executive and non-executive directors were held on 17 and 18 April 2013. These briefings provided an update on legislative developments and Lloyd’s implementation of Solvency II, in addition to the impact of the FCA/PRA split and progress on Risk Assurance work.

 View the slides from the April 2013 briefings 

Latest News

Solvency II implementation - EIOPA's consultation
EIOPA has published a Consultation Paper on Guidelines on preparing for Solvency II, with a deadline for comments by 19 June 2013.

Solvency II - 2013 Plan and Guidance Notes
The 2013 Guidance notes have been issued following the planning workshops held on 22 & 25 January and provide detail on the milestones and review work for the coming year.

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Legislative Issues

Lloyd's monitors the development of Solvency II and is lobbying throughout the legislative process to ensure that its members' interests are protected.

Solvency II implementation date
Omnibus II Directive
Other key legislative issues