News

  • Life insurers are paying dearly for central bank policies - Geneva Association

    19 February 2016

    The insurance industry think tank says low rates may have staved off a great recession, but the policy is eroding the value of life insurers to society

  • Korea, Taiwan insurers invest in Western bricks and mortar

    18 February 2016

    Korean firms focus on US offices, Taiwanese head to Europe

  • CNP boosts equity exposure to counter low rates

    17 February 2016

    French insurer using hedges on equities, FX and fixed income

  • Ageas grows loan portfolio by 20%

    17 February 2016

    Solvency II optimisation opportunities remain in non-core countries

  • Investment appointments at Zurich, LGIM, Axa IM

    16 February 2016

    Zurich hires CFO, LGIM an infrastructure associate, Axa IM an equities manager

  • IAG plans fund to invest in insuretech

    16 February 2016

    Australian insurer looking for business model innovation

  • M&G expands long-lease investing to Europe

    15 February 2016

    Real estate fund launches with €265m from institutional investors

  • AIG to reallocate portfolio to safe bonds and mortgage loans

    15 February 2016

    Dropping hedge funds to free up capital for shareholders

  • Zurich's total return slumps as credit spreads widen

    12 February 2016

    Net investment returns also tumbles to 3.8% in 2015

  • Governments urge Solvency II reforms to encourage long-term investing

    12 February 2016

    One-year time horizon and design of risk-free curve attacked