Archive

  • Insurers to invest more in infrastructure and equities

    29 May 2013

    But will be cooler towards debt, says ING IM

  • Solvency II uncertainty "further undermining investor confidence"

    15 May 2013

    But it is still needed, says S&P

  • Pension buy-in capacity underused in 2012, despite favourable pricing

    15 May 2013

    Deal volume could double this year before capacity is constrained, says LCP

  • Re/insurers struggle to raise investment income

    07 May 2013

    Underwriting performance drives improvement in first quarter results

  • L&G eyes infrastructure investment

    03 May 2013

    Insurer reports strong Q1 results

  • Generating return in a cold climate

    03 May 2013

    Low interest rates are prompting insurers to look to further afield in their hunt for yield. For those with resources and dedication, two major areas of focus right now are corporate loans and infrastructure lending. But are these the assets of the future that many say they are? Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Stable outlook for UK general insurance

    02 May 2013

    Regulatory reforms are good but also elevate uncertainty, says Moody's

  • Conning and Ramius pair up to provide hedge fund strategies for insurers

    30 April 2013

    Hedge fund strategies may enhance risk-adjusted return, say pair

  • Japanese monetary policy a concern for life insurers

    22 April 2013

    Lowering of long-term interest rates targeted by Bank of Japan

  • Separating country risks from national finances

    19 April 2013

    The use of sovereign ratings as a stand-in for country risk is proving problematic for many insurers and credit analysts, say Marcel Heinrichs and Ivelina Stanoeva