Italy's BTP-dynamite turns to kryptonite in CIOs' very hands, in Q1
Yields falling in general accounts helps Italians' average solvency ratio fly
Yields falling in general accounts helps Italians' average solvency ratio fly
You need to be honest about the costs of investing in green assets, Longino says
To prevent cross-border damage from property developer fallout
Insurers share their lessons from the pandemic and its impact on markets at Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2021 conference. Compiled by Abbie Wood.
Vikings liked conquering things, so it surprised David Walker little that Nordic insurance CIOs vanquished 2020's turbulent markets
All panels and sessions are available on demand
Panellists revealed their opinions on setting stringent investment and net-zero targets
But more regulation is needed to help the issue remain pertinent
Scor's Lacroix tells audience engagement is the most powerful tool in the net-zero journey
Emphasises the importance of in-house teams and strong communication
GDV head adds that green investments "not without risk"
Italians love their domestic government bonds, and although regulators beg for diversification, CIOs are in no rush to let go. Abbie Wood reports
Private debt offers a broad and diverse investment universe that is often well-suited to an insurer's balance sheet.
Insurers have fared relatively well through the pandemic, but there is likely a long and uneven road to recovery ahead.
Institutional investors are increasingly financing infrastructure projects in developing countries.
Sovereign bonds are a key asset class for insurers. Aegon Asset Management takes an innovative approach to incorporating sustainability characteristics into sovereign bonds investing.
Climate change is accelerating, and society is underprepared for the rising human, environmental, and economic toll. Investing in climate adaptation can help address the problem.
SFCRs reveal much about European insurers' financial health and, since 2020, also a lot about their preparations to tackle climate change risk, as David Walker finds
As insurers pledge allegiance to the net-zero kingdom, for all their willingness and honesty, the 'how' of reaching carbon neutrality remains a mystery, Vincent Huck writes.
As more and more insurers announce their Net-Zero ambitions, this webinar explore the early stages considerations of such a decision
This webinar will look at the practicality of moving towards a net-zero investment portfolio
While insurers are making voluntary pledges to become net-zero, on the back of governments' own pledges, regulators are stepping up their over sight on sustainability
Without data there is no accurate measurement of progress made. The availability and quality of the data is becoming ever more important for insurers' in their journey to net-zero
In the second part of this Insurance Asset Risk / CSAM roundtable, insurers talk about how the support by financial authorities to prop up credit markets has created opportunities...and risks.
Communicating with customers is important. See projects from Insurance Asset Risk’s Insight team and let us know if we can help you.
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