News from OAC Actuaries and Consultants http://www.oacplc.com News updated regularly by OAC Copyright 2011 OAC plc. All rights reserved Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:13 GMT en-gb Compliance Consulting: OAC Topical Article Q1/12: "Data Collection: Retail Mediation Activities Return and complaints data (FSA PS11/13)" Jackie Wright comments on Policy Statement 11/13 which reports on the main issues arising from the previous associated Consultation Paper 11/8. She also comments on RDR-related exemptions from the new proposals. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=105 jackie.wright@oacplc.com (Jackie Wright) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:13 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=105 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q1/12: Compliance News Roundup No.9 9th Edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=104 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:46:52 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=104 Interim Resourcing: OAC Advertisement Q1/12: "Actuarial Contractors: Are you ready to compete in 2012?" 2012 is an important year for a number of reasons but, perhaps most importantly to you as a contractor, it will mean meeting your aspirations, both personal and professional, and ensuring your competitiveness by using the agency that takes a real interest in helping you to achieve your goals. Get ahead in 2012. Get in contact with us today. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=103 colette.lurshay@oacplc.com (Colette Lurshay) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:32:04 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=103 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q4/11: Compliance News Roundup No.8 Welcome to the eighth edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=102 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:03:37 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=102 Insurance Consulting: Financial Reporting Council publishes questions for Non-Executive Directors to ask Actuarial Function See linked PDF document on the FRC website. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=101 david.lechmere@oacplc.com (David Lechmere) Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:07:40 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=101 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q4/11: Compliance News Roundup No.7 Welcome to the seventh edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=100 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:18:01 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=100 Insurance Consulting: EIOPA consultation on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of reporting under Solvency II EIOPA has issued a consultation on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of reporting under Solvency II. The precise impact of these proposals is hard to quantify as they will vary for each insurance firm, but it is advised to understand their potential significance sooner rather than later and to respond to EIOPA with comments by 20/01/2012. For more information, please contact David Lechmere. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=99 david.lechmere@oacplc.com (David Lechmere) Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:18:30 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=99 Insurance Consulting: EIOPA Consultation Paper on the Proposals for Guidelines on Own Risk and Solvency Assessment EIOPA has today issued its "Consultation Paper on the Proposals for Guidelines on Own Risk and Solvency Assessment". Responses are due back to EIOPA by 20 January 2012. We at OAC are actively engaging with our clients in helping them draw up initial ORSA documentation pertinent to the nature, scale and complexity of their business. For more information, please contact David Lechmere. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=98 david.lechmere@oacplc.com (David Lechmere) Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:46:13 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=98 Interim Resourcing: New vacancies for actuarial contractors OAC contractors receive an excellent range of benefits including paid leave for CPD (terms apply) and full PI cover whilst working on OAC contracts. OAC is in frequent contact with hirers to make sure that any planned or expected actuarial interim resourcing requirements are immediately met when needed. The roles we have available change on a daily basis. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=97 colette.lurshay@oacplc.com (Colette Lurshay) Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:48:24 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=97 Financial Modelling: Advance look at Mo.net 6.0 Mo.net 6.0 will be launched at The Actuarial Profession's Life Conference, 20-22 November 2011, in Liverpool (UK). Here are some of the new features and developments. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=96 darren.richards@oacplc.com (Darren Richards) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:37:17 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=96 Insurance Consulting: Further delays by FSA on CP11/05 and on communications to with-profits policyholders At a seminar organised by The Actuarial Profession a speaker from the FSA stated that the Policy Statement relating to CP11/05, which had been expected in December, will not now appear before February 2012. The proposed consultation paper on communications to with-profits policyholders is likely to be delayed until the second half of 2012. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=95 david.lechmere@oacplc.com (David Lechmere) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:25:20 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=95 Financial Modelling: Mo.net 6.0: It does everything like nothing else With its new updated interface, powerful modelling engine, and flexibility to meet all future financial modelling needs, Mo.net is now even further ahead of the competition. Mo.net 6.0 will be launched at The Actuarial Profession's Life Conference 2011. Visit us there, or contact us now to arrange a demonstration. See link for latest advertisement. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=94 darren.richards@oacplc.com (Darren Richards) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:02:37 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=94 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q4/11: Compliance News Roundup No.6 Welcome to the sixth edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=93 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:50:49 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=93 Financial Modelling: OAC and Oracle work together for Solvency II solution OAC is an Oracle Gold Partner for the development of Solvency II modelling and data warehouse solutions. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=92 ed.grundon@oacplc.com (Ed Grundon) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:49:23 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=92 Insurance Consulting: Solvency II: FSA expects implementation to be deferred from 1 January 2013 to 1 January 2014 The FSA is keen to ensure that firms do not view this as a relaxation of the rules and that they maintain momentum in its implementation. There is no change for non-directive firms in that the FSA will consider its regulatory approach when there is greater clarity within the scope of the Directive. The FSA confirm that any proposals will be subject to its usual consultation process. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=91 cnc@oacplc.com (Christopher Critchlow) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:56:43 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=91 Financial Modelling: Launch of Mo.net financial modelling for Takaful products We are delighted to announce Mo.net financial modelling for Takaful products, through Actuarial Partners in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=90 darren.richards@oacplc.com (Darren Richards) Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:38:33 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=90 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q4/11: Compliance News Roundup No.5 Welcome to the fifth edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=89 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:05:39 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=89 Interim Resourcing: OAC Advertisement Q4/11: "Actuarial Contractors: Time for Change?" 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Here are some of our current roles (September/October 2011) for actuarial contractors. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=88 colette.lurshay@oacplc.com (Colette Lurshay) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:39:40 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=88 Insurance Consulting: Cautious welcome to QIS5 results Christopher Critchlow, Chief Executive, comments in Intelligent Insurer. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=87 cnc@oacplc.com (Christopher Critchlow) Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:25:25 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=87 About OAC: Follow OAC on Twitter (@OACnews) For industry news and OAC commentary, information from OAC business areas including Mo.net financial modelling, and roles for actuarial contractors. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=86 ed.grundon@oacplc.com (Ed Grundon) Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:15:31 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=86 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q3/11: Compliance News Roundup No.4 Welcome to the fourth edition of our Compliance News Roundup service which highlights recent important regulatory developments and surrounding issues. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=85 complianceconsulting@oacplc.com (Roger Comber) Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:23:52 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=85 About OAC: Success with OAC's Staff Charity Challenge 2011: Yorkshire Three Peaks For more information please use link. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=84 ed.grundon@oacplc.com (Ed Grundon) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:43:39 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=84 Interim Resourcing: OAC Advertisement Q3/11: A refreshingly different service for actuarial contractors Some of our latest roles (August/September 2011) for actuarial contractors. 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Experience the difference yourself and register your interest on our website today. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=83 colette.lurshay@oacplc.com (Colette Lurshay) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:05:59 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=83 Financial Modelling: Testimonial from CIG Pannonia Life Insurance "We are very satisfied with your software and we think we made the perfect choice with Mo.net when we were looking for actuarial software." http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=82 ed.grundon@oacplc.com (Ed Grundon) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:49:25 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=82 Compliance Consulting: OAC Publication Q3/11: Compliance News Roundup No.3 Welcome to the third edition of our monthly Compliance News Roundup, highlighting the regulatory developments which have occurred during the last month which we think will be of interest to our clients. http://oacplc.com/news/index.cfm?id=81 conolly.tunnard@oacplc.com (Conolly Tunnard) Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:18:09 GMT http://www.oacplc.com/rss?ui=81