Insurers to increase alternative asset allocation in preparation for new rules
Disposes of Czech, Hungarian and Romanian businesses
Widening credit spreads have made IAS19 a weaker funding measure
Goal is to provide more integrated set of services
Reinforces London's position in global insurance, says Lloyd's
Leading CROs and consultants give their views on how regulators and politicians may handle outstanding Solvency II implementation issues this year; on business strategy in response to this; and on the outlook for natural catastrophes. Here is a compilation of responses to the questions InsuranceERM asked experts just before Christmas
Allocating risk and capital more dynamically across underwriting and investment can boost returns for shareholders in insurance companies, say Gareth Haslip and Marc Beckers. They also examine the potential market dislocations from insurers altering their investment strategies because of Solvency II.
Insurers are facing challenges on both sides of the balance sheet from the market environment and regulatory change. New approaches are needed but there are pitfalls. Helen Yates explains
Despite contributing more than half the bottom-line profits, investments have always been the poor relation within syndicates compared to underwriting. However, with asset yields lower and regulations becoming stricter, that may need to change, says Yasheen Rajan
As European leaders attempt to stem the growing sovereign debt crisis, Michael Faulkner reports on the threat to insurers of a default by Italy or Spain.