Solvency II Divergence Hub

This Hub brings together recent developments, insights and webinars from our Corporate Insurance lawyers to help you keep track of the proposed changes to Solvency UK and Solvency II as they progress through the respective legislative and regulatory processes.

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Risk margin

Risk Margin [UK]

The UK government proposed changes, which will be made through legislation, are:

  • A reduction in the risk margin for long-term life insurers by around 65%.
  • A reduction in the risk margin for general insurers by around 30%.
  • The risk margin to be calculated by a modified cost of capital methodology.                                                                                                            

Key contacts

Tim Goggin

Partner

London

Kirsten Barber

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

London