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Pillar Life CIO's 2022: a year for the ages
19 December 2022Being a small new fish entering the big bad world of insurance investing may have unbalanced some in 2022. But Pillar Life used a deal of foresight in easing itself into one of the more turbulent years of our times. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Unbundling risk, liquidity and alternatives in Bermuda
14 December 2022On the back of the regulator's announcement of its intention to ramp up scrutiny on Bermudians' illiquid investments, insurers discuss their approach to alternative asset classes and the 'loose' concept of illiquidity. Vincent Huck reports
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CIO Interview: Swiss Life's Stefan Mächler
12 December 2022'The lake isn't on fire', the Swiss say to indicate there is no need to panic. Despite dark clouds lurking, Swiss Life chief investment officer Stefan Mächler, who also lead the affiliated asset manager, explains why he remains optimistic for the months ahead.
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Floating-rate notes from a small island
08 December 2022Bermuda's re/insurers are concerned billions of dollars' worth of their floating-rate investments are facing uncertain times as the world weans itself, gradually, off Libor benchmarks. David Walker reports
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Comment: - World Title fight announced - for 'EIOPA versus Climate Change'
06 December 2022Distilling a fight for the planet's future, into 119 pages, clearly took some doing
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IRC EMEA 2022 ESG stream round up
01 December 2022Conference was held in London on 1 December
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Beware the unintended consequences of good intent
30 November 2022Panellists at Insurance Risk and Capital 2022 conference Bermuda have warned of the complexity of integrating climate change considerations in their business and the difficulty to communicate on those externally. Vincent Huck reports.
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How to bury a hatchet - Argo reveals its 'peace-plan' details struck with Voce Capital
28 November 2022In its latest annual financial statement, Argo Group revealed its managers were 'exploring all options' for the re/insurer's future, including M&A/sale. David Walker examines the background
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Regulatory and political risks are more dangerous than gloomy market outlook
23 November 2022Christoph Gisler, head of infrastructure equity and member of the executive committee at Swiss Life Asset Managers, discusses the outlook for markets and opportunities. Interview by Vincent Huck
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Zurich pivoting to unit-linked
21 November 2022Group CIO Stephan van Vliet discusses the group's move into unit-linked, Guy Miller, chief market strategist, provides a market outlook and Danielle Brassel, responsible investment analyst, highlights progress on sustainability. Interview by Vincent Huck
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