Eiopa study shows variations in credit and market risk modelling
Further investigations due into internal models’ treatment of asset risk
Further investigations due into internal models’ treatment of asset risk
Asset manager says value can still be found in emerging markets
Results of the 2018 Insurance Investment Outsourcing report show $2.2trn outsource bump
As Solvency II is embedded in all aspects of insurance management, Ed Morgan explains how data produced for the regulation can be valuable in asset liability management
Christos Tsaravas takes the helm to boost Swiss sales
Brings processes online to foster more public-private partnerships between communities and insurers
Deal will see L&G take ownership of a 35-storey south London building.
Wishes of millennials help guide decision
TIAA white paper suggests four policy solutions to make public-private partnerships more attractive to investors
Opinion sets out 14 areas where the determination of the solvency position of insurers will change
In this third and final article I look at investment strategies that “work” for insurers. Whilst touching on more modern diversified growth and absolute return bond fund strategies, we find opportunities that can be overlooked in plain vanilla equities, convertibles and even conventional multi asset strategies
MetLife's CIO Steve Goulart talks about the continued drive towards ESG investments as well as the company's plan to develop its third-party asset management business. By Paul Walsh and Sarfraz Thind
Corrado Pistarino, chief investment officer at Foresters Friendly, outlines his firm's risk management strategy if things deteriorate with Brexit and what asset managers need to do in order to win mandates from insurance clients. By Cintia Cheong
LV=’s CIO Mark Laidlaw gives an insight into how the business has been impacted by Solvency II’s dictates on asset and liability management and moulded its choice of asset manager. By Paul Walsh and Sarfraz Thind
Hiscox’s CIO Alex Veys took over the role six months ago and is currently exploring new avenues to improve the business. By Sarfraz Thind
Michael Lewis, head of ESG Thematic Research at DWS, discusses physical climate risk and how the financial system's approach to this concept will evolve.
Johanna Köb, head of responsible investment at Zurich, talks to Cintia Cheong on the importance of adequate pricing of greenhouse gases and how investors can make a profit while doing good to the society and environment.
From the diesel emissions scandal to the perceived exploitation of zero-hour contracts, there have been many examples in recent years of how failures in the way companies are run can have a harmful impact on the environment, society and investor returns.
Asset prices do not seem to be adequately reflecting the long-term systemic risk from global climate change. Wellington Management's Alan Hsu explains why insurers are likely to lead the repricing of climate risk – and how multi-decade public-equity approaches might help.
A growing body of evidence suggests that ESG investing fosters better investment decisions, performance and risk management. While insurers lag other institutional investors in embracing ESG investing, momentum is building and things look set to change.
M&G Investments has launched a fund focusing on private and illiquid debt that will deliver a positive social or environmental impact.
MetLife Investment Management, the asset management arm of US insurer MetLife, has purchased €100m ($123m) of green bonds from WDP, a real estate investment company based in Belgium.
Join in the discussions to assess the key macro-economic scenarios and geopolitical risks facing insurers and their balance sheets.
Discuss the disruptive cascade effect of physical environmental risks and their impact on insurance risk as well as the threats and opportunities for investments
Join in the discussions to assess the key macro-economic scenarios and geopolitical risks facing insurers and their balance sheets.
Discuss the disruptive cascade effect of physical environmental risks and their impact on insurance risk as well as the threats and opportunities for investments