29 November 2023

Time for politicians to make polluters pay, Steve Waygood says

Analysis

27 November 2023

Carbon capture investments are increasing - what are the benefits?

Technology and scalability have been doubted in the past - but investors are taking the plunge in increasing numbers
22 November 2023

"Talk to me..." US regulators tell insurers

Why nurturing engagement between insurers and regulators is key as contentious battles hot up
20 November 2023

Building a climate aware SAA

Jean-François Coppenolle, Investment Director - ESG and Climate Integration at Abeille Assurances, describes how the insurer has build a climate aware investment strategy
15 November 2023

How can insurers take advantage of banks retreating from private assets?

Panellists at Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2023 discussed the virtues of investing in private assets, as well as the importance of portfolio diversification
13 November 2023

Opportunities exist in CRE - even if offices face a GFC-style crisis

Panellists at the Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2023 conference discuss the current environment in CRE, and the inevitable crisis faced by the office sector

News

  • KKR acquires remaining 37% stake in Global Atlantic for $2.7bn

    29 November 2023

  • "Shift in mindset" needed as property investors face sustained high interest rates

    29 November 2023

  • Pricing no longer sole criteria of insurer PRT selection, Hymans Robertson says

    29 November 2023

  • L&G completes full buy-in with Askews Retirement Scheme

    29 November 2023

  • Royal London buys later life lender Responsible Group

    29 November 2023

  • Axa Germany appoints new CFO

    29 November 2023

  • ECB rings further alarm on insurer liquidity risk

    28 November 2023

  • Proposed EU Solvency II reforms a missed opportunity for transition plans, ShareAction says

    28 November 2023

  • AllianzGI to manage $1.1bn blended finance SDG Loan fund for parent and other investors

    28 November 2023

  • Mirova invests €140m in Portuguese renewable energy developer

    28 November 2023

  • Shift to illiquids has heightened risk for US insurers, says Fitch

    28 November 2023

  • Economic pain to come, Swiss Re economists warn

    28 November 2023

  • IAIS launches second climate risk consultation

    27 November 2023

  • AIA publishes transition plan

    27 November 2023

  • DWS appoints EMEA head of alternative credit

    27 November 2023

  • Blackstone to acquire UK software provider

    27 November 2023

  • France looks for second generation of debt recovery fund, with a transition twist

    27 November 2023

  • Rothesay signs £4bn final buy-in with Co-operative Pension Scheme

    24 November 2023

  • Chart of the Week - Solvency of Bermudian insurance groups, and why it matters for their GAs

    24 November 2023

  • Insurance investors line-up to support Mining 2030 Commission

    24 November 2023

  • Credit Agricole Assurances-backed 2i Aeroporti secures sustainability-linked loan

    24 November 2023

  • L&G completes £4.8bn buy-in with Boots Pension Scheme

    24 November 2023

  • Pimco Prime Real Estate renovates Paris office building on behalf of Allianz

    24 November 2023

Sustainable investing focus

Getting practical with Net Zero

Nimisha Sodha, Responsible Investment Lead, Just Group, explains the art of setting Net Zero targets and back book optimisation.

Market Insight

Alternatives: The importance of diversification in today's market

While the changing investment environment is presenting new challenges, alternatives remain important for insurers seeking enhanced income, returns and diversification.

Awards

Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2024 - UK & Europe

The Insurance Asset Risk Awards formally recognise the very best in insurance asset management for the UK and European markets.

Most Read
  1. Open letter to IAIS calls for rule to exclude fossil fuel insurance investors
  2. Mutual insurers align over $1trn of assets to sustainable frameworks
  3. Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2023 conference: Regulatory risk
  4. M&G appoints chief sustainability officer to guide investments
  5. China tweaks regulation to encourage insurers to back stocks
  6. Chart of the Week - The world's mutual insurers and ESG/climate investing
  7. State Street announces new head of investment services
  8. Alternatives on the mind
  9. Entries open for Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2024
  10. Fidelity hails the return of cash as king

Spotlight: Real Assets

More

Building blocks - accessing high-quality commercial real estate loans to back long-term insurance liabilities

The increasing demand for long-duration, predictable cashflows is driving the need for illiquid assets to deliver attractive returns with a good match for long-dated liabilities.
14 August 2023

How to showcase the social value of buildings?

PIC's Cléo Fitzsimons and Charles Beard discusses the UK insurer's proprietary ESG scorecard for real estate investments across 65 KPIs.
19 July 2023

IAR EMEA: Private assets - yesterday's story?

Eleanor Bucks, chief investment officer at Lloyd's of London, discusses the continued allure of private assets and market misconceptions at Insurance Asset Risk EMEA 2023 conference
28 March 2023

IAR investing in real assets conference 2023 roundup

Panellists discuss the secular macro and geopolitical trends affecting their investment decisions in real assets

Focus on the USA

More on USA
27 November 2023

Carbon capture investments are increasing - what are the benefits?

Technology and scalability have been doubted in the past - but investors are taking the plunge in increasing numbers
22 November 2023

"Talk to me..." US regulators tell insurers

Why nurturing engagement between insurers and regulators is key as contentious battles hot up

  • KKR acquires remaining 37% stake in Global Atlantic for $2.7bn

  • Shift to illiquids has heightened risk for US insurers, says Fitch

  • Manulife IM to buy Hintze's CQS hedge fund

  • Geopolitical and macro factors drive 17% foreign assets drop for US insurers

  • Insurance Risk Data to publish third annual Bermuda insurance outsourcing report

  • US insurers drop hedge funds

  • Middle East conflict is most significant threat to stability in a long time

  • Waterfall Asset Management sets up insurance division

US Contact: Sarfraz Thind • sarfraz.thind@insuranceassetrisk.com

Digital Magazine

Insurance Asset Risk 2023 Autumn Issue

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Report

Bermuda Insurance Investment Outsourcing and Performance Report 2024

200 pages and 100 exhibits. Unique market intelligence covering outsourcing at 150+ Bermudian insurers.

Insight

Insight

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Outsourcing

  • Chart of the Week - Solvency of Bermudian insurance groups, and why it matters for their GAs

  • Comment - Do Bermuda's CIOs earn too much?

  • Comment: What (and when) Bermuda's re/insurers pay hedge fund managers

  • Chart of the week: How insurers' market risk SCR looks - in a time of crisis

People

  • Axa Germany appoints new CFO

  • DWS appoints EMEA head of alternative credit

  • Axa IM hires Chris Eccles to equity healthcare team from Impax

  • DWS appoints Paolo Gazzola as head of insurance advisory for EMEA

Regulation

  • ECB rings further alarm on insurer liquidity risk

  • Proposed EU Solvency II reforms a missed opportunity for transition plans, ShareAction says

  • IAIS launches second climate risk consultation

  • "Talk to me..." US regulators tell insurers

Systems/Data

  • Singapore's regulator issues phase one of Generative AI risk framework

  • Entries open for Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2024

  • Comment: Skinning Insurance Asset Risk's look

  • Insurance Asset Risk's Responsible Investing for Insurers conference round up