Swiss Re
Further longevity deals expected in 2013
More deals expected to take place in 2013, but complexity of transactions is expected to limit market growth
Investment in infrastructure set to rise as insurers seek yield
Swiss Re infrastructure deal shows developing appetite of insurers to finance long-term projects
Value of multi-peril cat bonds challenged
Combining uncorrelated perils does not necessarily make bond more attractive and presents valuation challenges, say bankers
Insurers begin 'cautious' re-risking of investment portfolios as yields slump
Third-quarter results show small increase in equity exposure and lower-grade corporates
Norwegian regulator to ease internal model timetable in wake of Solvency II delays
French regulator also considering adjusting pre-approval schedule
Awards 2012: Best reinsurer, longevity/mortality risk transfer: Swiss Re
Best reinsurer, longevity/mortality risk transfer: Swiss Re
Sponsored webinar: IBM
Achieving Solvency II compliance while increasing business performance
Insurers eye longevity swap market
Swap shop
Cat bond issuance this year could rival record 2007
New sponsors contribute to near-record first-half activity setting optimistic mood for rest of the year
On the move
On the move
Insurers need to improve understanding of flood risk exposure – Swiss Re
Flooding in Thailand was 'wake-up call' to industry
Record Q1 for cat bonds as pension funds increase capacity
Record Q1 for cat bonds as pension funds increase capacity
Significant longevity issue in China but third-party risk transfer ‘some way off’
China is greying quickly, but low penetration of pensions and life insurance mean little likelihood of a UK-style longevity swap market emerging
Insurance sector struggles with US regulators' lack of clarity on Fatca
Uneasy anticipation
Regulations will scare off investment in banking sector, insurance industry warns
Banks might find a lack of investment from the insurance sector under current regulatory proposals
Sovereign risk poses greatest threat to European insurers
Sovereign risk poses greatest threat to Euro insurers
Sovereign debt crisis spurs investment in cat bonds
Life insurers and pension funds using insurance-linked securities as diversifier, as deal activity jumps in fourth quarter
Lessons learned from the Swiss Solvency Test
Swiss-based capital
Eurozone debt writedown could cost insurers €143bn
Prolonged low interest rates could threaten insurers’ solvency, Swiss Re warns
