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Axa revises solvency target to gain capital flexibility
French insurer eyes growth opportunities and more disposals
Aegon seeks simplification with sale of CEE business to VIG
The deal would bolster VIG's position in central Europe
Lloyd's heads into 2021 with 11% more capital
Majority of increase stems from growth in new business and Covid-19 reserve risk
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Transition risk to low-carbon economy poses pricing challenge for insurers
Zurich already applies carbon intensity of GDP figures in commercial portfolio
Insurtech weekly: Generali, Hover, Bdeo, Flyreel
A roundup of the latest insurance technology fundraisings and partnerships
Generali ready for more disposals of in-force life portfolios
And a €2.5bn war chest is available for M&A
Insurtech weekly: Ki, Laka, Coherent, Cover Genius, Eloa, Ushur
A round-up of what's been happening with insurance technology start-ups
Analysis
PRT expansion to drive L&G's dividend growth plan
Christopher Cundy reports from Legal & General's (L&G) investor day, where the insurer revealed new targets for its dividend, bulk annuity underwriting and investments
WTW's Rowan Douglas: riding the wave of climate risk awareness
The head of Willis Towers Watson's Climate and Resilience Hub has been on a major hiring spree. He talks to Cintia Cheong about how interest in climate risk has surged and why insurers are demanding advice and analytical tools
A hot take on the UK's Solvency II call for evidence
Christopher Cundy analyses what the British government is considering changing about its implementation of Solvency II, and what the implications might be for insurers and other stakeholders
Prudential Financial's Nick Silitch: running his own version of risk
The chief risk officer of the largest US life insurer talks to Sarfraz Thind about how he shaped his role and the risk function, and reveals the impact of the pandemic on the group
Taking a new direction in life
China Taiping Insurance Singapore, a long-established non-life insurer, has taken the rare step of diversifying into life business. David Walker talks to the man leading the move, Lance Tay
How actuaries can make a difference on climate risk
Actuaries can play important roles in helping to address the challenges of climate-related risks, according to the International Actuarial Association. Ronan McCaughey reports