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  • Hiscox to look at increasing asset risk

    01 May 2018

    Hiscox’s CIO Alex Veys took over the role six months ago and is currently exploring new avenues to improve the business. By Sarfraz Thind

  • Hiscox hires former Partnership CIO

    25 October 2017

    Specialist Lloyd's insurer Hiscox has appointed Alex Veys to take over as chief investment officer from David Astor, who is retiring following 15 years with the underwriter.

  • Massive increase in currency hedging cost as Brexit vote looms

    20 June 2016

    Insurers face currency hedging hike with UK volatility near financial crisis highs

  • Brexit and investment challenges will dominate IAR conference

    06 June 2016

    Only a week to go to the major annual insurance asset event

  • Partnership's collegiate approach to managing its assets

    22 October 2014

    CIO Alex Veys describes the UK life insurer's investment style and structure, and the relationship with its external manager. Hardeep Dhillon reports

  • Buy-and-maintain strategies attract insurers' interest

    14 October 2014

    Some insurers are looking at buy-and-maintain strategies because of claims that they can increase yield without taking on too much credit risk and reduce transaction costs. Hardeep Dhillon looks at the arguments

  • Annuity changes put corporate bonds under pressure

    23 April 2014

    Revisions to the UK's legislation around annuities is causing insurers to rethink investment strategies. Hardeep Dhillon examines the impact on sterling capital markets and demand for assets