Archive

  • 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

  • Further guidance given on LEI code portability

    27 August 2014

    No need to acquire country-specific LEIs

  • 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

  • MFS hires new head of UK institutional business

    26 August 2014

    Madeline Forrester joins from Axa Investment Managers

  • PRA restricts use of pricing information

    22 August 2014

    Releases update on valuation risk and highlights failings in controls around 'client-supplied' prices

  • Standard Life Investments boosts US insurance business development

    22 August 2014

    Hires Giacin from Bancorp to head it up in Boston

  • Phoenix to diversify into equity release mortgages

    21 August 2014

    Plans to start investing in second half of 2014