Bank of England to Tighten Capital Requirements for Offshore Life Insurance Trades
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced plans to increase capital requirements for British life insurers engaging in funded reinsurance with offshore entities. This move aims to address the growing risks associated with the increasing involvement of private equity in the reinsurance sector. Currently, life insurers are required to hold 2% to 4% capital against these transactions, but this will rise to 10%. The PRA's decision is part of a broader effort to mitigate risks posed by the rapid growth of funded reinsurance, which is expected to reach £100 billion in exposure over the next decade.