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The deadline by which the Solvency II Directive must be applied has been
moved from 1 November 2012 to 1 January 2014. The reason for this
extension is that the Omnibus II Directive, which is expected to be
adopted this autumn, will lead to changes in Solvency II.
Solvency II changes the prudential supervision of insurers and
provides for maximum harmonisation in respect of solvency
requirements. It also extends transparency requirements and
intensifies group supervision. It applies to life insurers and
non-life insurers with an annual gross premium income above EUR 5
million or with more than EUR 25 million in technical provisions on
their balance sheet. The directive also applies to reinsurance
companies and insurers covering liability, credit and suretyship
insurance risks.
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