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Ripples of interest rate risk hit UK annuity writers

Equity-release mortgages have been a popular asset class for annuity writers, but soaring interest rates, fears of a property crash and regulatory uncertainty are creating questions for the market, as Christopher Cundy reports

NHS funding will be major headwind for UK longevity assumptions

On the positive side, Hymans Robertson expert points to a potential anti-ageing drug

Ireland's Central Bank sets three priorities for insurance supervision

Regulator probes "value for money" question in long-term products

CoreLogic estimates Ian's insured and uninsured damage at $41bn-70bn

Protecdiv launches modelling tool for the 'S' in ESG

The tool can quantify the social benefit generated by insurance portfolios for re/insurers

Munich Re to refuse coverage for new oil and gas fields

Joins Hannover Re and Swiss Re in halting support for fossil fuel expansion

VIDEO: Swiss Re economist Thomas Holzheu talks inflation and geopolitics

Thomas Holzheu, chief economist Americas at Swiss Re talks at the Insurance Risk & Capital Americas 2022 conference

"Unusual activity" prompts Lloyd's to shut down and reset IT networks

LDI debacle to spur pension risk transfer business

Life insurer deals look more attractive after gilts crisis hit LDI funds

Eiopa identifies "significant risks" with consumer credit insurance products

Products sold via banks have excessive commissions and low payout ratios