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Hong Kong’s insurers gearing up for risk-based capital
31 May 2019In Hong Kong, local stakeholders tell Vincent Huck how they are getting ready for a risk-based capital regime which will require them to put in place ALM strategies and define their investment risk appetite.
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Greystar launches fund targeted at insurers
30 May 2019Real estate investor aims to raise an initial £750m for London rental property fund
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Chinese insurance investor body forms international advisory committee
29 May 2019Expert group to enhance internationalisation of China’s AM sector
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CECL: US insurers getting to grips with accounting standard overhaul
09 May 2019Like IFRS 9, the US's current expected credit losses (CECL) accounting standard was devised to tackle expected credit losses in financial institution portfolios. The rules, however, appear harsh in relation to the insurance industry. By Sarfraz Thind
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Asset risk: biggest risk for Asian insurers
02 May 2019With a lack of domestic long dated assets to match their long-term liabilities and some restrictions on overseas investments, Asian insurers’ biggest risk exposure comes from their investments. In Hong Kong, Vincent Huck meets with regional and local stakeholders to understand how they are coping and their expectations for the upcoming changes in regulations.
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Lloyd's syndicates $100m outsourcing treasure
18 April 2019In the second part of our two-part series on Lloyd's syndicates and their investments, David Walker analyses their portfolio allocations and performance, uncovering a treasure most asset managers would want a map to.
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Diversity Project launches Scottish chapter
17 April 2019Insurers and asset managers join other financial services firms in the chapter’s launch
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Three insurers part of new Australian sustainable finance initiative
28 March 2019IAG, QBE and Swiss Re join banks, superannuation funds and academia in HLEG-style initiative
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Beazley's net investment income drops by 70% in 2018
07 February 2019CEO describe drop as equivalent to large catastrophe loss on underwriting portfolio
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Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2019: winners announced
04 February 2019Insurance Asset Risk is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 Awards.