Archive

• Fitch expects UK lifers will share more cash income with policyholders after FCA warning

  18 January 2024

  UK FCA has treating customers fairly in its sights

• Baloise Germany appoints interim head of investments

  13 September 2023

  After Julia Wiens departure to BaFin where she'll replace Frank Grund

• Chart of the week - Are insurers a worthwhile investment?

  04 August 2023

  Insurers themselves seem to think 'largely not', as relative stock performance proves variable

• BaFin warns life firms about using reinsurance with financial components

  07 June 2023

  Regulator is watching insureds' profit-participation is not eroded, as valuation reserves diminish

• German life insurers' returns fall sharply in 2022

  11 May 2023

  According to BaFin, who said most losses need not be realised

• German lifers reveal liquid GAs as lapse risk rises

  10 May 2023

  BaFin last week warned insurers to be vigilant about tackling surrender rates as interest rates increase

• BaFin warns insurers about use of Spezialfonds and private credit and PE

  09 May 2023

  Relying solely on asset managers' reports is not enough, regulator cautions

• BaFin data shows €150bn investment shortfall for German lifers

  09 May 2023

  Liquidity management should help handle lapse risk

• Attractive returns with policy guarantees "hardly possible" now in Germany, AXA Leben says

  04 May 2023

  Life unit continues tilt toward investment and part-guaranteed products

• BaFin sets out views on investor alliances and collusive behaviour

  03 May 2023

  German regulator says belonging to engagement platforms does not per se indicate 'acting in concert'