Solvency II set to reshape asset allocation and capital markets

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      <subfield code="a">Fitch Ratings believes that Solvency II, the new regulatory regime for European insurers from 1 January 2013, is set to transform how insurers allocate their investments. European insurers are the largest investors in Europe¿fs financial markets, holding EUR6.7trn of assets, including more than EUR3trn of government and corporate debt. Any reallocation of insurers¿f asset portfolios could therefore lead to fundamental shifts in demand and pricing for several asset classes. The new rules will force insurers to value assets and liabilities at market value when determining their solvency position, and to hold explicit capital to reflect short¿]term volatility in the market value of assets. This means that insurers' asset allocations will be heavily influenced by Solvency II capital charges reflecting the price volatility of each asset class . a fundamental change from current asset allocations, which are driven by expected long-term investment returns</subfield>
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