Governance

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This topic considers the different aspects of the UK governance regime that (re)insurers need to be aware of.

ESG and insurance

Practice Note: ESG and insurance—essentials considers the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, regulations and legislation that are relevant to (re)insurers and intermediaries.

Practice Note: ESG risks and liabilities for the insurance industry focuses on why (re)insurers and intermediaries need to address ESG risks.

Practice Note: Sustainable finance and ESG in the UK financial sector—FCA's priority areas sets out the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s priority areas in relation to sustainable finance and ESG issues, including the FCA’s ESG strategy; its work in relation to climate-related disclosures, and sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and investment labels (intended, among other things, to increase trust and combat greenwashing). It also covers the FCA’s involvement in international reporting standards and the FCA’s ESG-related supervisory priorities.

In April 2019, the Bank of England (BoE) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) became the first central bank and supervisor to set supervisory expectations for banks and insurers on the management of climate-related financial risks, covering governance, risk management, scenario analysis

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Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights—1 May 2025

This week's edition of Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights includes: the case of Makin (by his mother and litigation friend) v The Restaurant Muse Ltd and others; the marine insurance market could face losses if premiums continue to soften in the face of mounting claims inflation, a broker warned; BoE speech on bulk purchase annuity sector priorities; CP10/25: PRA consults on supervisory expectations for banks and insurers in managing climate-related risks; EIOPA opens six consultations on the EU IRRD; IAIS publishes Year in Review 2024 report; United Insurance Brokers Limited charged with failure to prevent bribery; cases and decisions; and key dates for your diary.

BoE speech on bulk purchase annuity sector priorities

The Bank of England (BoE) has published a speech by its executive director of insurance supervision, Gareth Truran, at the 22nd Westminster and City Annual Bulk Annuities Conference. Truran sets out three priorities for the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) sector: supporting investment, maintaining resilience, and improving transparency. Truran addresses the PRA’s early experience of Solvency UK, focusing on reforms to the Matching Adjustment (MA) regime and to PRA changes to its supervisory engagement including a dedicated MA Permissions Team which aims reach decisions on MA applications quickly and efficiently. Truran also addresses the PRA’s engagement with the National Wealth Fund and its proposed investment accelerator.

CP10/25: PRA consults on supervisory expectations for banks and insurers in managing climate-related risks

The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has published consultation paper CP10/25 with proposals on updates to its supervisory expectations for banks and insurers in managing climate-related risks. CP10/25 proposes revisions to supervisory statement SS3/19: Enhancing banks’ and insurers’ approach to managing the financial risks from climate change.  The proposed revisions incorporate feedback from stakeholders, international standards, and consolidate and clarify PRA public feedback on climate risk since SS3/19 was published. The final SS will replace SS3/19 on publication. Responses are sought by 30 July 2025. David Bailey, PRA Executive Director of Prudential Policy has delivered a speech on the proposed updates to SS3/19, noting the updates enhance the PRA’s expectations and do not represent a change in direction to the PRA’s approach to climate risk.

EIOPA opens six consultations on the EU IRRD

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched six consultations papers (CPs), all related to the implementation of the EU Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD), which is set to become operational in 2027. The CPs propose draft guidelines and technical standards covering key aspects such as pre-emptive recovery plans, resolution plans and resolvability of insurance undertakings and groups. Responses to all six CPs are sought by 31 July 2025.

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