With significant capital balances and tight business line margins, insurers need to ensure that they have access to liquidity, they maximise return on capital allocations, and are able to preserve cash valuations. This section offers insight from those charged with excellence in treasury, capital, liquidity, and cash management on the latest trends and market developments
Mark Saunders, Director of Risk Solutions, Conning, explains Strategic Asset Allocation, why it’s essential, and the future of the tool for insurers.
Smaller market players reported worse results than their larger counterparts for Q1 2023 earnings, but saw strong investment income.
Large US insurers returned to profitability in Q1 2023 after recent losses, with an optimistic view of the US economy.
Mary O’Connor, CEO, Howden CAP, shares her views on capital efficiency trends for investors at insurance companies – and how key issues can be mitigated.
Re/insurance space ramps up M&A activity as new trends emerge after the pandemic.
Gary Aiken, Chief Investment Officer, Concord Asset management, explains where alternatives fit into fixed income strategies for 2023.
The UK government’s much lauded policy of loosening capital requirements for insurers could see more bankruptcies, say experts.
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, spooked markets with indication of keeping interest rates high or increasing them further to battle inflation.
Q4 and 2022 investment results out from Allianz, Munich Re, Hannover Re, Swiss Re, and Zurich Insurance Group.
Aaron Diefenthaler, Chief Investment Officer, RLI Company, discusses the challenges of being a fixed income manager in 2023.
Investment income down compared to Q4 2021 for global insurance giant but overall revenue for the company was up.
