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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What is the legislation likely to affect US investment strategies during 2025 and beyond
  • Friday, Feb 21, 2025

We examine the big US legislation and themes, both incoming and brewing, which could drive regulation in 2025 that investors need to know about.

Can risk management lessons be learnt from the LA wildfires?
  • Thursday, Feb 13, 2025

Nat cat losses numbers revealed from LA wildfires lead to more questions about changing risk management needs.

What will the tariffs mean for insurance asset managers?
  • Tuesday, Feb 04, 2025

Donald Trump’s launch of tariffs has rattled the global market but what will it mean for insurers and asset managers?

Market still in for profitable 2025 despite 1/1 renewal falls
  • Monday, Jan 20, 2025

New analysis shows the reinsurance sector was still due a ‘resilient’ year despite lower renewal prices.

Social inflation demands resilient responses and attention for investment teams
  • Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Social inflation featured heavily in the industry in 2024 – what do investment teams at insurers need to be aware of in 2025?

Munich Re: Climate Change showing its “claws” in one of costliest nat cat years on record
  • Thursday, Jan 09, 2025

German reinsurer says huge risk to insurers as nat cat costs surpass $140 billion in 2024 – what will it mean going forward?

Report: World’s economy no less volatile in 2025
  • Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

New report highlights divergent growth rates in US and EU and Trump Presidency as global economic headwinds for the coming year.

Report: Little progress made in moving away from fossil fuels investments
  • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

Insure Our Future’s new report says less is being done to aid the transition from fossil fuels than hoped.

Direct Lending: A Tale of Two Markets - The Impact of Scale on Credit Risk
  • Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

Putri Pascualy, Senior Managing Director and Client Portfolio Manager for private credit at Man Varagon, gives her thoughts on direct lending in today’s market – what are the challenges and opportu...

How to understand the regulator’s mindset amid a changing risk landscape
  • Monday, Nov 11, 2024

Liz Gorgoglione, Director, Credit Risk - Pension Risk Transfer Solutions, Legal & General Retirement America, shares her views on balancing regulation and risk in portfolio structuring.

What are the options for insurers to respond to the Prudent Person Principle expansion?
  • Monday, Nov 04, 2024

William Gibbons, Senior Insurance Investment Consultant at Mercer, gives his views on the Prudent Person Principle and how it relates to risk and strategy for insurers going forward.