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Solvency II expected to has big consequences ILS market: Official

Posted On: Jun. 26, 2015 12:00 AM CST

Petr Jakubik, an official at the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, has said that the Solvency II regime is expected to be "a major development" for the insurance-linked securities market, Artemis.bm reported.

"Solvency II will recognize securitization and derivatives as effective risk mitigation techniques," said Mr. Jakubik. The risk transfer afforded by ILS transactions could affect sponsor capital requirements under the Solvency II regime, added Mr. Jakubik.

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