APAC insurers identify room for improvement in their ALM systems

Almost one in 10 (9%) APAC insurers have said it is difficult for their ALM systems to handle changes in asset allocation and new data sources

Insurance Asset Management Summit back for 2026

Following its huge success this year, the Insurance Asset Management Summit is back for 2026 and is one not to be missed!

Ageas to take full ownership of AG Insurance

Ageas has acquired the remaining 25% stake in its Belgian subsidiary, AG Insurance, from BNP Paribas Fortis for a total consideration of €1.9bn

PRA releases updated expectations for insurers on managing climate-related risks

The PRA has today released updated expectations for insurers and banks on managing climate-related risks

Munich Re targets €6.3bn net profit in 2026

Munich Re has revealed it will pursue an IFRS net profit of €6.3bn in 2026, as the German reinsurer outlined a new multi-year strategy

Generali ends discussions with BPCE over asset management joint venture

Generali has ended its negotiations with French banking group BPCE over establishing a joint venture in asset management

UK regulators announce plans to support growth of mutuals sector

A raft of new measures designed to support the growth of the mutuals sector have been announced today by UK financial regulators

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Insurance Asset Management Awards 2025: Winners announced

The winners of the Insurance Asset Management Awards 2025 were announced last night at a gala ceremony in London

Aberdeen acquires CEF assets for £1.5bn

Aberdeen Investments has agreed to acquire the management of closed end fund (CEF) assets from MFS for £1.5bn

Six policy changes could create £220bn boost in UK investment

The UK could unlock up to £220bn in additional investment over the next decade if a package of reforms, including continued refinement to Solvency UK is fully implemented, according to modelling by Oxford Economics

Comet Pension Scheme completes £330m buy-in with Canada Life

The Comet Pension Scheme has completed a £330m full-scheme buy-in with Canada Life UK, covering the retirement benefits of 4,500 pension scheme members

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?

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Setting a New Standard for Benchmarking Private Infrastructure Debt

As private infrastructure debt evolves, confidence comes from evidence. infraMetrics® uses real asset-level data to deliver credit insights and market-based curves where comparables are limited. A benchmark that guides insurers and investors through the uncertainties of today’s macro environment.

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

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