EU eyes capital relief for insurers’ investments

The EU is preparing reduced capital requirements for insurers to spur investment in long-term infrastructure projects.

The European Commission is considering amending insurance rules known as the Solvency II Delegated Act to define an infrastructure asset class that would qualify for preferential capital treatment, according to an internal commission consultation document, seen by Bloomberg.

This is part of EU efforts to kickstart the economy and integrate the bloc’s financial markets.