Variable annuities
Solvency II to curb renascent with-profit sector
Higher capital charges for with profits products under Solvency II
Aegon rescue aid contingent on VA hedging programme
EC makes variable annuity hedging a factor in Aegon bailout approval decision
Taking on variable risk
The variable annuity business in Asia continues to attract banks and insurance companies. The potential market is of a staggering size which would far surpass the volumes in the US or Japan, the two biggest users of the products. Harry Thompson…
A new hedging approach for Asian variable annuities
Market demand is driving insurance companies to offer variable annuities in Asia ex-Japan, despite the rough ride they received from their first steps into this market. Insurers are taking a more cautious approach to risk this time around, but have they…
Variable annuities face more hedging challenges in Asia
Variable returns
Variable annuity redesign led by US innovation
Variable annuity providers were hurt by basis risk, extreme volatility and policyholder lapses during the crisis, and guarantees were scaled back and repriced as a result. Now risk management is driving a US-led surge of innovation. Laurie Carver reports
Variable annuities: waiting for the next generation
A few years ago European insurers were issuing increasing numbers of guaranteed products that resembled structured notes. What scope is there for this type of business today? By John Ferry
Pricing and hedging of variable annuities
Technical papers
Volatility knocks
Variable Annuities