Christopher Cundy

Life ILS markets feel the heat from high rates

It has been a tough period for the life insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, afflicted by higher interest rates and unexpected losses. But participants are hopeful of a revival, as Christopher Cundy reports

Monument Re slips to loss after quiet 2023

Bermudian life reinsurer and consolidator only completes one acquisition deal

French insurers improve responses in second climate stress test

A total of 15 insurance groups, representing 90% of the market, voluntarily responded to the supervisor's request

Hanna Kam joins Allianz UK as CRO

ClimateWise refreshes principles as insurance sector plots net-zero transition

The 17-year-old climate change initiative is evolving in response to market developments. Programme director Sid Miller explains the changes to Christopher Cundy and why they matter

Aegon promotes Duncan Russell to CFO

Solvency II risk margin reform liberates at least £13bn of capital for UK insurers

InsuranceERM analysis of top 20 insurers reveal companies with largest savings

European Commission requests Eiopa's input on proportionality, CCPs and crypto assets in Solvency II

Move follows agreement on reforms to directive

MedVida completes acquisition of Sa Nostra Vida life back-book

Athora and Axa terminate €16bn back-book transfer

Axa simultaneously announces separate reinsurance deal with NewRe