Asa Gibson

Allianz appoints head of renewables as David Jones announces retirement

David Jones, head of renewables at Allianz's alternative investment business Allianz Capital Partners (ACP), has announced his retirement from the business 13 years after establishing the renewables team

Nippon Life completes strategic investment in US manager

Japan's largest private life insurance company Nippon Life has bought a 24.75% stake in US-based asset manager TCW Group from The Carlyle Group for an undisclosed amount.

Axa sells 50% stake in Australian shopping centre to AMP Life affiliate

Dai-ichi Life completes two ESG investments

L&G funds £35m York leisure development

Axa buys €100m German residential portfolio

Timing and overcrowding: the challenges facing insurers in renewables

Renewable energy is a popular asset class for insurers within the alternatives universe, and the trend is likely to continue based on the industry's growth forecasts. But challenges remain for insurers looking to grow exposure in unfamiliar territory. Asa Gibson reports

IFoA observes common practices on private credit allocation

A working group hosted by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has issued guidance for insurers on investing in private credit under the constraints of Solvency II.

L&G invests £300m in world's largest offshore wind farm

Legal & General (L&G) has agreed to provide £300m ($395m) of long-term acquisition debt in support of Danish pension funds PKA and PFA consortium's approximately £2bn purchase of 50% of UK offshore wind farm Walney Extension from Ørsted.

Lloyd's announces coal divestment policy