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- PRA to engage with BPA market on FundedRe concerns
- US insurers’ exposure to municipal bonds decreases by around 7% to $434.3bn
- Allianz appoints BNP Paribas as asset servicing partner in UK
- US Govt shutdown may increase economic uncertainty for insurers, AM Best says
- Higher returns through illiquidity premiums primary motivation for European insurers’ private asset investment
US insurers’ exposure to municipal bonds decreases by around 7% to $434.3bn
US insurers’ exposure to municipal bonds decreased by about 7% to $434.3bn from $467.5bn at year-end 2023, figures published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) have revealed
Allianz appoints BNP Paribas as asset servicing partner in UK
Allianz UK has appointed BNP Paribas’ securities services business to provide a wide range of asset services in the UK, including global custody, agency securities lending, auto foreign exchange, continuous linked settlement and cash services
US Govt shutdown may increase economic uncertainty for insurers, AM Best says
A US Government shutdown would have an immediate impact on the economy with implication for insurance companies, AM Best has warned
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US life insurers’ Schedule BA investments hit new high amid alternatives push
US life insurers’ Schedule BA investments have hit a new high amid a greater focus on alternative assets, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence
Athene announces block reinsurance transaction with Sony Life in Japan
Athene has announced that it intends to enter a block reinsurance transaction with Sony Life, a top-rated Japanese insurer
Total value of Dutch institutions’ holdings in foreign govt bonds declines by €23bn
Dutch financial institutions held €531bn in foreign government bonds at the end of June 2025, including those issued by national and local governments, latest data published by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has revealed
Higher returns through illiquidity premiums primary motivation for European insurers’ private asset investment
The primary motivation of European insurers for investing in private assets is higher returns through illiquidity premiums, Fitch Ratings latest survey has revealed
83% of insurance senior execs believe risk profiles will increase in year ahead
Eighty-three per cent of senior executives working in insurance asset management or in investment management firms supporting insurers believe risk profiles will increase in the year ahead, with 20% expecting a dramatic increase
Achmea, Lifetri and Sixth Street finalise partnership in pension and life insurance
Achmea, Lifetri and Sixth Street have finalised their strategic partnership in pension and life insurance
BP Pension Fund secures £1.6m buy-in with L&G
The BP Pension Fund has secured a £1.6bn buy-in with Legal & General (L&G), although concerns around past pension increases are still ongoing, with the BP Pensioner Group expressing disappointment over the news
Latest Features
Sustainability stays strong in emerging debt markets
In an otherwise ugly environment for bond issuers and investors, the future for emerging market debt looks unquestionably green
Time for insurers to embrace the ESG opportunity
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a core focus in investment strategies and access to reliable data is key to putting money to work with the right fund managers
Bond investors need to understand the volatility cycle
Fixed income markets have become increasingly volatile, a trend that looks set to continue. Investors need to adapt themselves
Strategic Credit: a nimble approach for an uncertain world
What are the advantages of active credit allocation in portfolios now that government bonds no longer serve their traditional purpose?
Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey
Adam Cadle talks to Debbie McKay, Insurance Strategist on the themes uncovered in Schroders’ global survey of 200+ insurance companies
Navigating credit markets
Adam Cadle speaks to Jon Mawby, Head of Investment Grade Credit at Pictet Asset Management, about navigating the credit markets given yields have fallen to low levels over the past decades, whilst interest rate duration risk has continued to rise.
Opportunities in alternative fixed income
Adam Cadle speaks to Frank Meijer, Head of Alternative Fixed Income at Aegon Asset Management, about the key opportunities within the alternative fixed income space and how insurers can access these.
Why are government bonds so important when thinking about climate change?
Adam Cadle speaks to Dr Laura Ryan, Head of Research, Ardea Investment Management, about the importance of government bonds and climate change, and how the scope of impact and potential for change couldn't be greater
Expert Views
How can we rethink insurance investment to solve the complexity challenge?
The model of insurance investing has been upended since the financial crisis by a confluence of
challenges. New assets, strategies and partnerships have the potential to help insurers
cut through this complexity and deliver sustainable solutions
Expert Views
New Rules, New opportunities: A return to European ABS for insurers?
At the height of the global financial crisis, insurance company investors withdrew from
the securitised debt market and sold down their asset-backed securities (ABS) holdings.
But a decade on, new regulation offers the potential for securitised debt to re-emerge
as an attractive investment opportunity for Solvency II-regulated insurers,
believes James King, Fund Manager at M&G Investments
Navigating insurance investment
Adam Cadle talks to Aon partner, Geoff Bauer, about how the firm helps insurers to achieve their objectives
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Insurance Asset Management Conference back for 2025
Most UK life insurers’ SII ratios are about or above 200%, Fitch says
US insurers’ exposure to municipal bonds decreases by around 7% to $434.3bn
Allianz appoints BNP Paribas as asset servicing partner in UK
Athene announces block reinsurance transaction with Sony Life in Japan
83% of insurance senior execs believe risk profiles will increase in year ahead
Higher returns through illiquidity premiums primary motivation for European insurers’ private asset investment
BP Pension Fund secures £1.6m buy-in with L&G
Amtico Company Pension Scheme completes £52m buy-in with Standard Life
US Govt shutdown may increase economic uncertainty for insurers, AM Best says
Understanding Capital Solutions
Adam Cadle talks to HSBC Asset Management’s head of capital solutions, Borja Azpilicueta, and head of insurance business, Deepak Seeburrun, about the firm’s capital solutions proposition.
