David Walker

IAG seals new reinsurance deals in bid to limit natcat losses, smooth earnings and cut capital bill

The firm is expecting a A$350m lower capital requirement

MS&AD planning M&A of units in Belgium and Germany

Merger would create insurer with €1.7bn non-life premiums, according to SFCRs

Nisshin Fire & Marine opens address-level natcat risk to homeowners

Do not expect 46% profits growth from South Koreans again in 2024, Fitch cautions

But growth in CSM release will support earnings of industry, ratings agency says

The mixed picture for life backbook deals in Europe

While life backbook consolidation in Germany seems to have stalled, in Spain it's a more a case of 'full steam ahead', David Walker finds

Ivass warns Italians about shortfalls in natcat policies

Italian insurers' SFCRs spell out difficulties in assessing costly natcat risk

German health insurers' premiums grew 2.8% in 2023, trade body figures show

Japan's earthquake reinsurer instates loss reserve for Noto Peninsular event

Japan's largest insurers improve profits and solvency in 2023/24

Consolidated results: how Medvida Partners completes deals in a tough environment

Europe's life insurance consolidators are under close scrutiny by regulators, but Antonio Trueba tells David Walker how his firm has cleared the hurdles - and why the market is set to thrive