Archive

  • Global insurers partner with UN and WWF

    21 January 2019

    Plan is to develop industry guide to protect World Heritage Sites through insurers’ risk management, insurance and investment activities

  • RPI-linked gilts should be scrapped, say Lords

    18 January 2019

    Flaw in inflation-indexes methodology has led to recommendation from UK Parliament's upper house

  • Appointment round-up: 18 Jan 2019

    18 January 2019

    NN IP, LGIM, Allianz GI, Aviva Investors, Mass Mutual

  • Insurance and Climate Risk EMEA: riding the sustainability wave

    18 January 2019

    A panel of five investment professionals share their thoughts on how to make the most out of sustainable investments and identify the challenges that lie ahead. Compiled by Adam Leach

  • QBE sets impact investing target at $1bn

    18 January 2019

    Goal is three times higher than previous minimum commitment

  • Eiopa seeks insurers views on integrating sustainable risks in Solvency II

    17 January 2019

    With particular focus on climate change and collect market practices on insurance underwriting

  • "The Answer Is Simple: Take Smart Risk"

    16 January 2019

    Lisa Longino, head of insurance asset management at MetLife Investment Management, argues that while it is prudent to keep a close eye on the horizon, uncertainty and volatility create opportunities for investors willing to take smart risks.

  • Asian equities & ESG outlooks 2019

    16 January 2019

    Hilde Jenssen, product manager for fundamental equities at Nordea Asset Management provides a 2019 outlook for equities in the Asian region as well as latest trends in environmental, social and governance factors (ESG). The outlook is based on views from Nordea Asset Management emerging markets portfolio management team.

  • German insurance trade body warns of Brexit threat to bond yields

    16 January 2019

    Brexit no surprise, but 'hard to digest' for financial markets

  • Aberdeen Standard Investments buys into Singapore Life

    16 January 2019

    Martin Gilbert calls underwriter a "next generation" life insurer