Archive

  • Optimising Solvency II capital through investment strategy

    12 September 2014

    Insurers should consider their overall investment strategy holistically to minimise SCR capital charges

  • Credit the improvement in Aegon UK's investments

    03 September 2014

    Aegon UK looks to improve the credit strength of its assets.

  • Axa IM strengthens fixed-income team

    01 September 2014

    Hires Healey from JPMorgan and Roantree from Morningstar

  • Fixed-income investments dominate US insurer portfolios in 2013

    28 August 2014

    But small increase in alternatives exposure, as industry hunts for yield, says Fitch

  • No special ratings model needed for hedge fund reinsurers

    28 August 2014

    Traditional rating methodology is adequate, says AM Best

  • Insurers hope any rate rises will be orderly

    27 August 2014

    Rising interest rates pose a dilemma for insurers. Sarfraz Thind looks at how firms are positioning themselves

  • Cathay Life buys London office

    27 August 2014

    New rules make it easier for Taiwanese insurers to purchase foreign property

  • Clearer policy will boost infrastructure investment for German insurers

    26 August 2014

    GDV calls for dialogue on financing

  • Interest rate woes for Canadian insurers

    21 August 2014

    Kulli Tamm and Thomas Holzheu examine the impact of low interest rates on Canadian life and P&C insurers.

  • Dynamic LDI funds may support PPO hedging

    20 August 2014

    Long-term bond funds are a good match, says LCP