Capital

  • Major cyber catastrophe could bring more ILS investors to market

    26 April 2024

    Lockton Re detailed the key takeaways from a hypothetical major cyber catastrophe

  • "Resilient" ICS will pass despite obstacles

    25 April 2024

    But IAIS will have to satisfy US demands to get Insurance Capital Standard done, say ex-regulators

  • S&P: Iran-Israel conflict unlikely to erupt into full-scale Middle East war

    17 April 2024

    The rating agency says Emea insurers are not currently materially affected by the conflict, but risks remain

  • Aspen and Pimco form casualty-focused re/insurance vehicle

    16 April 2024
  • Overcoming "fatigue" around capital key to fresh deployment, says Lloyd's CFO

    28 March 2024

    Burkhard Keese reiterated his desire for $1bn in new capital to be deployed via the London Bridge 2 structure

  • Fitch flags "moderate" uplift in Japan life firms' capital after BoJ policy change

    28 March 2024

    Bank of Japan significantly changed its stance on interest rates last week

  • Manulife seals largest Canadian universal life reinsurance deal

    26 March 2024

    With this transaction, Manulife said it has released $11bn of capital since 2015

  • Tokio Marine's $100m earthquake bond invests collateral in sustainability bond

    25 March 2024

    Property claims from Noto Peninsula earthquake in January hit JPY 61bn

  • Fitch turns negative on Chinese state-owned insurer CUPIC

    21 March 2024

    Earlier ratings demotion of owner and risky asset ratio cited as reasons

  • Achmea grows premiums and profits in 2023, but solvency tumbles

    14 March 2024

    Business growth and one-off effects wipe 26 percentage points from solvency ratio

  • Athene showcases "fortress" balance sheet as it emphasises long-term credentials

    14 March 2024

    Insurer is now the biggest annuity player in the US, according to Limra

  • Nature is a natural fit for insurers but comes with difficulties, says Zurich director

    12 March 2024

    Zurich would like a biodiversity alliance, "but please not tomorrow"

  • St James's Place surrender risk SCR drops sharply in 2023

    11 March 2024

    UK group's total SCR more than halved to £1.7bn

  • Aviva upgrades targets after a solid 2023 performance

    07 March 2024

    Sales and profits up as CEO Amanda Blanc says business "is clearly delivering"

  • "Best underwriting result in recent history" in 2023, says Lloyd's CFO

    07 March 2024

    The market's underwriting profit increased by £3.3bn in 2023