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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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.

Asset allocation in a post-Solvency II world
  • Thursday, Sep 12, 2019

Industry experts discuss how diversification and asset allocation have changed in response to Solvency II.

Why political uncertainty means that investors are having to prepare for the worst
  • Thursday, Sep 12, 2019

Fabrice Montagne, Chief UK and Senior European Economist, Barclays, discusses the biggest political risks facing insurers.

The risks operating in a low interest rate environment
  • Thursday, Sep 12, 2019

Jakob Carlsson, Chief Financial Officer at Lansforsakringar, discusses the impacts of consistently low interest rates on insurance investing.

How to avoid concentration risk in times of political uncertainty
  • Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019

Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy at the Bank of England examines how insurers can evaluate and manage risks.

How can private capital solve economic issues
  • Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019

Jeffrey Franks, Director of the IMF Europe Office looks at how financial markets can help deal with geopolitical risks.