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  • Chinese insurers launch $7bn private fund to invest in stock market

    01 December 2023

    New fund follows regulatory tweaks made by the Chinese government

  • ECB rings further alarm on insurer liquidity risk

    28 November 2023

    Adds fuel to debate on liquidity risk as market anticipates economic downturn

  • Proposed EU Solvency II reforms a missed opportunity for transition plans, ShareAction says

    28 November 2023

    Responsible investment campaigner says proposals last week stop short of requiring insurers to divest from fossil fuels

  • Shift to illiquids has heightened risk for US insurers, says Fitch

    28 November 2023

    Rating agency says PE-insurers have most exposure and could face shock when assets revalued

  • IAIS launches second climate risk consultation

    27 November 2023

    Request for comments is open until 23 February 2024

  • "Talk to me..." US regulators tell insurers

    22 November 2023

    Why nurturing engagement between insurers and regulators is key as contentious battles hot up

  • Swiss Re revises Treasuries 10y yields forecast up to 4.7%

    15 November 2023

    Sees regions' monetary policies and economic growth paths diverging

  • Methodology note to assess climate risk in sovereigns launched

    14 November 2023

    While insurers call on governments to correct "biggest market failure" of our time

  • An ex-Fed head preaches calmness in times of trouble

    09 November 2023

    Thomas Sullivan, ex-Federal Reserve senior associate director, says macro risk is the biggest worry for insurance markets right now. But regulators should not be stymying investment innovation

  • Regulation limits investors' ability to back climate solutions, Phoenix Group says

    09 November 2023

    Risks of investing in climate and sustainability assets could be offset by risk-sharing initiatives