Summary
As we move into a new market regime characterized by high inflation, volatility and uncertainty, insurance companies must concurrently adopt new methods to assess the value of their investments and consider new extra-financial issues.
In this edition, we delve into the upcoming investment trends for insurers, with a particular focus on the shift toward more liquid assets as well as the role of overlay strategies in this context. Furthermore, we examine the investment implications for insurers of IFRS 9 and 17 standards and explore the emerging topic of biodiversity.
Insurance Fixed Income Outlook: transition to more liquid assets
We look at how insurance entities have begun to adapt to this new environment and suggesting some avenues to explore for the years to come.
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Insurance Fixed Income Outlook: Transition...
The role of overlay solutions in the transition toward more liquid assets
We explore overlay solutions and their ability to provide effective ways to overcome cash and liquidity problems.
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The role of overlay solutions in the transition...
IFRS 9 and 17 & ongoing IASB post implementation review: investment implications for insurers
We highlight the investment implications of IFRS 9/17 standards and the changes being considered by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for classification and measurement of bond and equity investments.
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IFRS 9 and 17 & ongoing IASB post implementation...
Managing Biodiversity in the Insurance sector
We analyze the developing significance of biodiversity in the insurance industry. The paper also showcases a range of best practices and makes recommendations based on our findings.
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Biodiversity: It’s Time to Protect Our Only...
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