Joshua Geer

Internal debates on ESG have faded, says Ageas' chief sustainability officer

Arguments now centre on how economic, social and governance strategies can be implemented

Chirantan Barua joins ABI board

UK authorities investigate Aviva and AIG Life merger

Competition and Markets Authority considers whether the deal substantially lessens competition in protection markets

Proposed EU tax rules could muddy the waters for insurers navigating IFRS 17

Insurance Europe shares its views on European Commission's proposal for a business tax framework

Strategies to manage cyber risk diverge among Europe's re/insurers

Despite this, AM Best still expects significant growth in the market

Inducements debate throws RIS into the slow lane

With the end of the current political mandate in sight and the legislative calendar looking busy, the Retail Investment Strategy now has to overcome a tight deadline and contentious points of debate. Joshua Geer reports

Swiss Re economists predict stronger US growth, inflation to relent

Swiss Re Institute expects inflation to dip below 2% in Europe

"Uncoordinated" review threatens confidence in SFDR, says Insurance Europe

Trade body joins with other associations to critique the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation reviews

WTW unveils first parametric insurance policy for South Pacific coral reef

Risk recruiters try to stop people "falling into" insurance

Making insurance an active career choice, and diversifying the pool of talent, are priorities for risk and actuarial recruiters in a tight jobs market. Joshua Geer reports