Ronan McCaughey

Extend climate scenarios for greater granularity, advises Bank of England

Bulletin says macro climate off-the-shelf scenarios only provide a starting point for analysis

Johanna Köb steps down as Zurich's responsible investment head due to long Covid

She thanked her team, boss and Zurich for their support and explained who will succeed her

Sharp decline in interest rates could dampen UK bulk annuity growth

Moody's also says competition for illiquid assets could compress yields and dilute portfolio quality

California's big climate show

California last week hosted a major summit on the insurance sector's response to climate change. The impressive list of attendees suggests a willingness to talk on this crucial of matters. Sarfraz Thind, Joshua Geer and Ronan McCaughey report

S&P: Iran-Israel conflict unlikely to erupt into full-scale Middle East war

The rating agency says Emea insurers are not currently materially affected by the conflict, but risks remain

Aspen and Pimco form casualty-focused re/insurance vehicle

Hannover Re and Parametrix issue $13.75m cat bond for cloud outage risk

Cumulus Re protects the German reinsurer against cloud outage loss accumulation within its cyber reinsurance portfolio

Eiopa pinpoints IFRS 17's negative impact on shareholders' equity

The authority's research is based on financial statements from 53 re/insurance groups across 17 EU member states

Globe Life hits back at insurance fraud and bribery allegations

The Texas-based life insurer's stock plummeted over 50% last Thursday in light of the claims

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