Solvency II Implementation Timelines

Solvency II - delayed implementation

Due to continuing uncertainties surrounding certain calibration issues and the timing of a final quantitative impact assessment, it is widely accepted that the proposed implementation date for Solvency II of 1 January 2014 will not now be met. Final agreement on Omnibus II has not yet been reached and the European Parliament has recently rescheduled the plenary vote on the Omnibus II Directive to 11 March 2013. As yet, a revised timetable for the implementation of Solvency II has not been formalised and the Central Bank of Ireland has urged European authorities to provide certainty in this regard as soon as possible. Given the continuing uncertainty around the range of potential outcomes, the Central Bank is encouraging industry to maintain its focus on the implementation of Solvency II.