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
Fixed income returns bounced back for some US insurers in Q3 results, but market confidence still down compared to pre-inflation event levels.
The usual early announcers have begun releasing Q3 results, revealing a continuation of NAT CAT underwriting losses and fixed income issues for investment returns.
New paper shows profits dipped in 2022 for many of the top 30 insurers, with investment returns diverging from underwriting profits.
Thomas Hoenig, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and former President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, explores what investors need to consider.
Despite limited volatility resulting from global economic shocks, Indonesia still rated as negative in insurance outlook.
The new PRA consultation paper focuses on Solvency II reforms largely welcomed by the industry.
A growing number of insurers have sought reinsurance to manage lapse risk and protect their portfolios and bottom line.
Jim Donelon, Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Insurance, shares his views on the insurance market from the US’s most hurricane-hit state.
Brit reported positive investment results, but warns pain could still lie ahead due to ongoing macroeconomic conditions.
New IFRS 17 and K-ICS rules in South Korea have changed the way local insurers are weighing up their investment portfolios.
The marketplace bounces back after a difficult 2022 with strong investment performance despite macro volatility biting at its heels.
