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Solvency II comes into force across EU on 1 January 2016

By IAN Editorial Desk
News date: 1 January 2016Published 24 May 2026·5 min read

2026-02-18 Solvency II today comes into force across the European Union, introducing a single prudential regime for almost all insurance and reinsurance...


Solvency II today comes into force across the European Union, introducing a single prudential regime for almost all insurance and reinsurance companies after what industry bodies describe as the largest overhaul of EU insurance regulation in more than three decades. The directive has been implemented in all 28 EU member states, including the UK, following a multi‑year legislative process that…

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