Archive

  • The only 'free lunch' for insurers

    17 June 2015

    ... is diversification, according to Phoenix's Vidur Bahree

  • Sun Life Financial to buy real estate investment manager

    16 June 2015

    Bentall Kennedy purchase will expand insurer's asset management capabilities

  • Plans for vertical city on Axa Real Estate site

    16 June 2015

    Project at 22 Bishopsgate replaces aborted Pinnacle plan

  • Loans are the most attractive investments under Solvency II

    15 June 2015

    Penalising charges to keep insurers away from asset-backed securities

  • Prudent person "no less challenging" than internal model application

    15 June 2015

    Standard Life's Forrester spells out implications for insurers' investment strategies

  • M&G Real Estate to take full control of Heathrow Corporate Park

    12 June 2015

    Joint venture fund with Segro dissolved

  • LV= spices up traditional investments with commercial mortgages

    11 June 2015

    The vast bulk of LV='s assets are managed externally and produce solid returns but, as it looks for extra yield, the UK's largest friendly society is building up its commercial mortgage investments. Mike Leonard, investment solutions manager, talks to IAR

  • Pimco and Oaktree buy stake in Polish developer

    11 June 2015

    One of largest real estate deals in the country

  • Zurich appoints Angehrn as chief investment officer

    11 June 2015

    Current head of alternative investments replaces Cecilia Reyes

  • Fidelis to focus on total return strategy

    10 June 2015

    New insurer will shift capital and risk between insurance and investments to maximize ROE