European politicians reached an agreement paving the way for new rules designed to make insurance companies safer after 13 years of wrangling with the industry and regulators.

The European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union yesterday agreed on rules on how to assess capital insurers need to set aside to meet future obligations while taking into account market volatility, the Lithuanian Presidency, representing the EU Council, said in a statement on its website today.

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