News

  • Axa IM targets climate lobbying in updated voting policy

    19 February 2024

    Manager to begin disclosing rationale for all votes against ESG-related shareholder proposals

  • 777 Re demoted again as illiquid asset problem lingers

    19 February 2024

    AM Best wants decrease to affiliated investments to boost 777 Re's capitalisation

  • Sompo brands strategic equities a "Japanese governance issue", which it plans to axe

    19 February 2024

    Incoming CEO wants "nothing" of such holdings, as sell-down accelerates

  • Unipol posts 3.8% investment return as interest rates rise

    19 February 2024

    Higher rates also spurring plans for significant structural change at Italian group

  • Hong Kong regulator warns of risks of life policy-backed lending

    19 February 2024

    'Premium financing' was popular, and easier, when interest rates were low, IA notes

  • Swiss Re 2023 investment results buoyed by interest rates

    16 February 2024

    Reinsurer's overall net income shot up to $3.2bn in 2023, compared to $472m in 2022

  • Munich Re's forestry investments were born well before net-zero commitments

    16 February 2024

    Steady and stable forestry assets can act as bulwark against portfolio instability, MEAG says

  • Dai-ichi Life participates in Japan climate transition bond

    16 February 2024

    Bond raises JPY 800bn ($5.3bn)

  • Infranity's flagship infrastructure funds reach €2bn final close

    16 February 2024

    Funds are already being invested, with 25 deals completed so far

  • Investment income rockets at QBE while some underwriting misfires

    16 February 2024

    Net investment income produced 141% better result in 2023 at Australian group