P&C insurers face FI investment reduction due to interest rate increases, Moody's says
But short duration investments give opportunity to increase overall returns
But short duration investments give opportunity to increase overall returns
Niemann praises structured assets but warns of idiosyncratic and liquidity risks
BaFin warns underwriters model/data hurdles should not hinder their engagement with the risk
Conference was held in London on 1 December
Panellists at Insurance Risk and Capital 2022 conference Bermuda have warned of the complexity of integrating climate change considerations in their business and the difficulty to communicate on those externally. Vincent Huck reports.
Contracting life insurance "best option" among financial products, Bavarian's life unit says
Birgitta Göttelmann to join Signal Iduna Bauspar
In a role encompassing treasury and investments in Malaysia
Adds $7.8bn in new credit assets
A collaborative stewardship initiative on social issues and human rights
Committing to intermediate target of 50% reduction of the GHG emissions by 2030 in investment portfolio
In its latest annual financial statement, Argo Group revealed its managers were 'exploring all options' for the re/insurer's future, including M&A/sale. David Walker examines the background
Insurance Asset Risk's Awards formally recognise the very best in insurance asset management. Last day for entries 12 December 2022.
27-28 February 2023, 7:00 AM GMT
Asset allocation, investment and ESG strategies for Asian insurers
The last ten months have shaken the traditional core fixed income playbook. We think it's time to consider a more thoughtful approach to fixed income allocations in insurance portfolios
Chief investment officers and chief risk officers should be worried about a potential stagflation, according to panellists at Insurance Risk & Capital Americas 2022, Vincent Huck reports.
The outlook may not be rosy for the coming months, but insurers believe investment opportunities are still there for those who know where to look. Vincent Huck reports
Insurers discuss credit risk at Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2022 conference. Panel highlights compiled by Vincent Huck
Recent proposed rule changes from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) could alter the regulatory treatment of securitized assets—long a staple of US insurance companies' core portfolios.
An accounting method long used by life insurers has come under pressure amid rising rates and wider credit spreads, potentially setting the life insurance industry up for large unrealized losses.
6 December 2022, 4:00 PM GMT
Join this Insurance Asset Risk and Invesco webinar to learn about the opportunities, challenges and outlook for insurers investing in mortgage markets, and what makes this area so compelling.
With US Congress in the hands of Democrats and the House likely to be won by Republicans it seems that gridlock prevails—to the relief of insurance investors. Sarfraz Thind reports
As the APAC population ages, insurers, asset managers and governments are among those seeking solutions to an emerging challenge: funding retirement. DWS's Ellen Yang is working to bring reinsurers' balance sheet to that equation, for the benefit of all, she tells David Walker
Max Davies and Francisco Sebastian of Wellington Management discuss with David Walker how IFRS standards stand to affect insurers in APAC, and beyond, and the various aspects of their businesses underwriters should be considering, to best position themselves for the change
Insurance Asset Risk's inaugural Asia report provides insurance investors based or investing in Asia with an important insight into the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses in 2022 and beyond
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