Archive

  • AllianzGI opens its infra fund to external investors

    14 March 2019

    Allianz European Infrastructure Fund targets €500m fundraising

  • Lack of uniformity in sensitivity analysis raises questions

    14 March 2019

    While some insurers prepare for full force hurricanes, others get ready for light showers. Insurance Risk Data reveals the extend of diversity in the stress test, and why it might be of concern. David Walker reports

  • Generali's M&A path pays off in investment profits

    14 March 2019

    Italian now earns 174bps more on investments than average policy guarantee

  • Equity-release mortgage rules force Just into £380m capital raising

    14 March 2019

    Shares in London-listed life insurer fall 16% in morning trading

  • Italian supervisor demands more severe scenario testing

    13 March 2019

    Ivass details severity of stressors in latest own risk and solvency assessments

  • EU authorities submit "quick-fix" amendment to extend Priips exemption

    13 March 2019

    Regulators call on European Commission to approve proposal to bring Pripps disclosure deadline in line with Ucits directive

  • The BBB effect: apocalypse or opportunity?

    12 March 2019

    US insurers are holding bigger volumes of BBB-rated corporate debt than at any time in the past. A turning credit cycle could tip significant amounts of these to junk. But while the headline figures look startling, is this really a precursor to the apocalypse or just another bad news story? Sarfraz Thind reports

  • GE seeks riskier assets to prop insurance business

    12 March 2019

    Junk bonds, infrastructure debt and equities on buy-list

  • Deals Round-up: 12 March 2019

    12 March 2019

    Legal & General Capital, Generali, Axa Investment Managers, Metlife Investment Management

  • Insurance Asset Risk award winners conquer London’s heights

    11 March 2019

    Photos and list of winners from the prestigious Insurance Asset Risk 2019 awards ceremony