Daniel Hofmann, Senior Advisor on Insurance Economics at The Geneva Association and principal author of the paper, "The 'Low for Long" Challenge,” discusses the societal impact of low interest rates, and the obstacles this raises for the life insurance industry.
Read the full report: The 'Low for Long' Challenge: Socio-economic implications and the life insurance industry's response
Could prolonged low interest rates jeopardise the unique socio-economic role of the life insurance industry in delivering retirement solutions and funding the economy? Our report explores how life insurers are responding to this challenge.
Issue Brief 1: How the life insurance industry is tackling a 'manageable headwind'
The Geneva Association, the leading international think tank of the insurance industry, has published in collaboration with the Insurance Development Forum (IDF) the paper Guidelines for Risk Assessment to Support Sovereign Risk Financing and Risk Transfer, which provide governments with a framework for conducting the risk assessment underpinning national risk transfer programmes.
Dr Maryam Golnaraghi, Director of Extreme Events and Climate Risk, discusses the new risk assessment guidelines for sovereign risk financing and transfer. Developed in collaboration with the Insurance Development Forum (IDF) on behalf of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
Matt Stack, Founder and Managing Director, XLP Capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by big data. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.
Larry Hatheway, Group Head Investment Solutions and Group Chief Economist, GAM, discusses the current macroeconomic climate and how CIOs can build more robust investment portfolios. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.
Michael Heise, Chief Economist, Allianz, discusses macroeconomic trends and current challenges facing Chief Investment Officers. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.
Inga Beale, Chief Executive Officer of Lloyd's, on investment challenges facing the industry, including high asset valuations, and a move into riskier instruments. Recorded at the 11th Chief Investment Officers Meeting at Lloyd's of London.
Genetic information is ever more accessible, with direct-to-consumer testing set to grow, yet there is no consistent regulatory approach. Our latest report examines the implications for the insurance industry, and the challenges insurers face.
Read the full report online: Genetics and Life Insurance - A View Into the Microscope of Regulation
The implications of genetic testing for the life insurance industry are far reaching and regulation is required to balance information assymmetries, says Ronald Klein, Director of the Global Ageing research programme of The Geneva Association.
Read the full report online: Genetics and Life Insurance - A View Into the Microscope of Regulation
