David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • Mutual insurers align over $1trn of assets to sustainable frameworks

    02 November 2023

    ICMIF survey shows 32% annual jump in global sector assets aligned to frameworks

  • Chart of the Week - What MA reform is likely to cost UK life insurers

    27 October 2023

    The PRA totted up what it estimates MA reform will cost the 19 lifers using it. The answer, it seems, is, 'quite a lot'

  • In the Know - Schroders' Alberto Scarsini

    23 October 2023

    A background rooted firmly in the world of insurers and their investing habits has equipped Alberto Scarsini very well indeed, for advising EMEA and global insurers, at the asset manager Schroders, as David Walker discovers

  • Chart of the Week - How will outsourcing fare during Gothaer's and Barmenia's planned merger?

    20 October 2023

    Gothaer and Barmenia have over 30 investment delegations between them. As M&A approaches, a lot of asset managers will be holding their breath

  • Gothaer strikes €20m sustainable venture capital outsourcing deal

    19 October 2023

    Fate of at least 22 independent managers' delegations unclear as insurer seeks M&A with Barmenia

  • Which country gives CIOs the most risk capital to invest GAs?

    17 October 2023

    Insurance Risk Data delivers unexpected finding on CIO investment risk-taking

  • Cash is king again some CIOs say, as banks actually pay insurers interest

    17 October 2023

    Solvency reports reveal celebrations as CIOs earn interest in banks

  • Allianz adds €500m to GA in Italian non-life acquisition

    13 October 2023

    Tua Assicurazioni CIO's investment risk appetite resembled some Italian units Allianz holds

  • KBC Insurance and EIB issue call-out for climate infra fund managers

    13 October 2023

    Belgian underwriter earmarks up to €200m for outsourcing

  • Chart of the Week - in which we reveal what share of the 'UK GA' is in the 'UK MA'

    13 October 2023

    Insurance Risk Data, and the PRA, uncover how much of the UK general account is being run in matching adjustment portfolios