RISK

 

Investment and asset risk management, along with liability modelling related to investment activity, is unique for insurers, underpinned as it is by stringent regulatory regimes, demanding portfolio risk policies, evolving reporting procedures, and analytical solutions. Here we provide insight and expert perspectives on how those responsible for asset risk management and liability modelling are meeting existing and emerging demands on their organisations

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Investment platforms - outsourcing or building your own?
  • Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019

Ron Miao, Chief Operating Officer, Hadrian’s Wall Capital Limited explores the pros and cons of outsourcing platforms.

What insurers should consider when absorbing assets in a pension risk transfer
  • Thursday, Oct 31, 2019

Edward Root, Head of the Annuity Purchase Group, WTW, looks at the differences between insurer and pension scheme investment strategies.

Case study - managing regulation in a multinational portfolio
  • Thursday, Oct 24, 2019

Raman Srivastava, Chief Investment Officer at Great-West Life explains how the insurer is dealing with Brexit and other regulatory pressures.

What does a US-China trade war mean for investors?
  • Thursday, Oct 17, 2019

Aaron Costello, Regional Head for Asia at Cambridge Associates explores how investors need to think about investing in China.

Regulatory outlook - the biggest trends facing insurance investors today
  • Thursday, Oct 10, 2019

William Nicoll, Head of Institutional Fixed Income, M&G Investments discusses how Brexit, ESG and low yields will affect insurance investors.

Why long-term investors should invest in China
  • Wednesday, Oct 02, 2019

Why investors need to take a more strategic approach to China, and should consider allocating more heavily to the market.

How alternative risk premia can help insurers achieve their investment goals
  • Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

Use of Alternative Risk Premia (ARP) and factor-based investment strategies is growing among insurers.

The Brexit effect - which asset classes are most at risk from political upheaval?
  • Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

How Brexit is impacting some of the most popular asset classes among insurance investors?

How changes to the Solvency II framework could mean it's better aligned
  • Monday, Sep 23, 2019

Dr Olaf Sleijpen from De Nederlandsche Bank explores how policy makers can improve the current Solvency II regulatory framework.

The difficulty with hedging against interest rate rises
  • Thursday, Sep 19, 2019

As monetary policies return to normal, insurance companies must plan for higher interest rates.

What long-term opportunities arise from short-term uncertainty and volatility
  • Thursday, Sep 19, 2019

Jérôme Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist & MD, Swiss Re explores where we are in the market cycle.