Insurance Risk - October 2015

Articles in this issue
EC urged to exempt insurers from central clearing
Need for cash collateral could encourage pro-cyclical investing, industry says
Illiquidity worries UK insurers in forex hedging switch
Cross-currency swaps could become more expensive as firms' demand increases
Dutch slide shows peril of lower solvency ratios
Insurers see stock prices dip after restating expectations
Investors wrong-headed on solvency ratios – Bernardino
Markets must adapt to naturally volatile metrics, says Eiopa chairman
Solvency II changes among ‘first actions’ in EU markets plan
Leaked document suggests intention to act quickly on infrastructure and ABS
Tighter spreads prompt insurers to rethink liquidity premium
Firms struggling to know whether returns justify buying illiquid assets
Re-risking the balance sheet, allocations to illiquids grow
Sponsored feature: BNY Mellon
UK pension reform a boost for risk-focused funds
Absolute return strategies face competition from safety-first alternatives
Q&A: Allianz CRO on using smarter performance metrics
Modern CROs must think carefully about value, especially for capital-heavy products, says Tom Wilson
A vision of the future to put insurers on edge
Shareholders have shown how sensitive they are to solvency ratios