Sun Life profits impacted by fixed income investment drop but equities recover
CEO says COVID-19 impact not as bad as previously feared
CEO says COVID-19 impact not as bad as previously feared
But 62% of assets still beat benchmark over one year
Asset was bought for JPY 39bn as part of JV with Asia-Pacific real estate platform
It's the climate at stake, Storebrand AM's CEO Jan Erik Saugestad says. The Norwegian insurance asset manager is part of a coalition which aims to hold climate-unfriendly governments accountable. Scoring a success in Brazil's Amazon fires battle last month is just the start, says its CEO. Interview by Sarfraz Thind
Investors breathed a sigh of relief when the €750bn EU recovery deal was reached after five days of tense negotiations. Although it will go a long way for the stability of Europe's economy, some lamented EU leaders had missed an opportunity to advance the issue of sustainability. Stephanie Harris takes the pulse of insurers and their asset managers
Underwriters have rotated from hedge funds for better returns
Survey by Clearwater also finds insurers don't expect to change investment strategy with implementation
Margin still at 1.1% in Q2
Project is seventh solar power plant investment by Talanx Group
More than halves solvency ratio's reaction to equities falling 25%
Asset manager trumpets strong corporate bond ratings and increased AuM
A growing number of insurers have announced new or upgraded sustainable investment strategies in recent years. JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and Insurance Asset Risk have joined forces to investigate the drivers behind insurers' sustainable strategies. Vincent Huck reports on the high-level key findings
In the third part of this Insurance Asset Risk / Russel Investments roundtable, insurers discuss their views on how to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into private market investments.
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Consumer finance is one of the largest and most diverse credit asset classes in Europe, and is particularly attractive for insurers subject to Solvency II. Explore the benefits.
With the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic putting the insurance sector under further stress, we estimate the impact of recent market movements on European solvency ratios across life and non-life companies.
Climate change presents insurers with unique risks, from paying weather-related claims to finding lower-carbon investments. A new white paper by Robeco examines the whole issue and offers some solutions
State credit quality overall is its best in a decade, but the COVID-19 pandemic will not affect states equally. Download Conning's latest State of the States report to learn more.
Why Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are emerging as a key vehicle for insurers looking to integrate environmental, social & governance (ESG) criteria into their portfolios
With lower ratings than their developed market counterparts and potential economic dependencies to oil, emerging markets are on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis. It is raising questions for insurers' allocation to the asset class. Vincent Huck reports
New regulatory guidelines in China for insurers' asset management products could electrify the once contentious $400bn market. David Walker reports
The pandemic and its effect on the economy and markets will not affect allocation trends towards emerging markets and in particular increased interest in Chinese opportunities. Invesco head of EMEA for fixed income Nick Tolchard discusses the reasons why China remains a land of opportunities. Interview by Stephanie Harris
Ben Deng, chief investment officer of China Pacific Insurance Group, the third largest life and P&C insurer in China, tells David Walker how the Chinese market is coping with COVID-19 disruptions, and how China will come out of it stronger.
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Aware Asset Management is based in Minnesota, which has been caught in the storm this month. Post-pandemic and an explosion of civil anger at the death of George Floyd marks an even more vituperative crisis for the US. The asset manager shares its views on the current events. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Assess the key macro-economic scenarios and geopolitical risks facing insurers and their balance sheets