Is your company challenged with managing complex asset-liability decisions in the face of low yields, inflation, higher volatility, climate related risks and the increasing uncertainty in economic markets?
We work with institutional investors globally, providing forward-looking simulation software to enhance strategic risk management and investment decision-making. Our software enables decision makers to optimize investment strategy for multiple metrics and horizons while taking into account the solvency framework, liabilities and risk appetite. We leverage decades of institutional expertise by using broad, granular asset modeling and dynamic investment strategies & hedging overlays, powered by our superior real-world scenarios.
Our Solutions
Our software provides dynamic ALM analyses for strategy evaluation, and multi-period SAA optimizations. It provides efficient insights with respect to your Capital Risk Management framework, your business and investment policies, delivered via flexible reporting and analytics designed to support investment decision-making.
Download our latest white paper: This paper discusses incorporating climate risk into investment decision making using scenario analysis, along with some of the challenges associated with doing so.
GLASS for InsuranceAn Asset and Liability Management Solution for Insurers and Investment Manager GLASS is a comprehensive balance sheet management solution specifically tailored for life, nonlife, and composite insurers. Its flexible modular structure allows it to be deployed across your investment, actuarial, and risk management functions, as well as at a consolidated level for ALM and SAA applications. This enables seamless alignment of key areas and processes, leading to improved financial decision making and reporting. GLASS is based on advanced technology, backed by a dedicated and experienced team of researchers, developers, and insurance industry experts. |
Economic Scenario GeneratorRealistic scenarios for investment decision-making, risk management and capital calculations Our Economic Scenario Generator integrates short-, medium- and long-term investment horizons consistently across all asset classes and economies. Investment and risk management applications like ALM, SAA, ORSA, ECAP can now be served with a single model.
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We have been implementing and continually developing our Climate & ESG Solutions for more than 5 years. We combine software and deep consulting expertise to develop our clients’ understanding and enable them to effectively integrate climate risks and opportunities into their investment decision-making.
ClimateMAPSMaps portfolio risk and opportunities using advanced climate scenarios ClimateMAPS generates forward-looking risk-return analytics to map a portfolio’s exposure to climate risk and opportunities. The solution is independent and distinctive, has comprehensive risk coverage and is customizable to client-specific assumptions. It can be widely utilized by financial institutions, ranging from investigating the financial impacts of different climate pathways to reporting to stakeholders in line with TCFD recommendations. |
Want to discover how our solutions enhance strategic risk management and investment decision-making?
Insurance whitepapers
With-Profits Portfolio Optimization at a Time of Heightened Uncertainty
Analyzing different economic scenarios has rarely been more crucial for institutional investors. Read more about understanding your choices to protect your capital position and policyholders’ future bonuses in our whitepaper.
With-Profits Portfolio Optimization at a Time of Heightened Uncertainty Part II
Analyzing different economic scenarios has never been more crucial for institutional investors. Read this whitepaper to learn more about simulating equity option strategies and their impact on capital and dividends.
With-Profits Portfolio Optimization at a Time of Heightened Uncertainty Part III
Simulating FX hedging looks at FX impact across several dimensions. More specifically, what is the impact of reducing the FX hedge ratio on capital and dividends?
Interested to see more, see our insurance and climate related insights.
Client Story
GLASS as an economic scenario integrator
a.s.r. is a Dutch insurance company with a portfolio of brands such as a.s.r., De Amersfoortse, Ditzo, Europeesche Verzekeringen, and Ardanta.
The company offers a broad range of financial products in the field of non-life, life and income protection insurance, collective and
individual pensions, health insurance, travel and leisure insurance, and funeral insurance.
As an investor, a.s.r. is involved in real estate development and operations, amongst other things. Neal Hegeman, Head of Investment
Strategy & Research at a.s.r., explains to us how GLASS supports a.s.r. in making strategic investment decisions.
A few of our customers
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Hamish Bailey
Managing Director UK, Head of Insurance & InvestmentRelated Insights
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23 April 2024‘Barometer’ by Climate & ESG SolutionsFeaturing our climate experts and special guests from Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, The Pensions Regulator and Cambridge Econometrics
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17 April 2024PRESS RELEASE: Ortec Finance’s 2024 climate scenario update – Key highlightsImpacts of current El Niño anticipated to lower global GDP by 0.25% over the next two years and affect all asset classes
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09 April 2024PRESS RELEASE: Ortec Finance releases integrated economic and climate scenariosFind out more about the industry’s first integrated economic and climate risk management tool.
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26 March 2024Insurers need strategies to manage increasing complexityStudy shows a need for greater transparency and regulatory pressure is driving insurer spending on scenario analysis and stress testing.
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19 March 2024In-House Student Day: Thursday 30 May, 2024 - RotterdamCalling all students! Join us for an unforgettable day of insights and inspiration at our exclusive In-House Student Day.
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12 March 2024WEBINAR: 2024 Ortec Finance Climate ScenariosLearn how to utilize Ortec Finance’s 2024 climate scenarios to help inform investment decisions
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12 March 2024PRESS RELEASE: Insurers ‘increasingly concerned about greenwashing’Global study shows nearly half are very concerned about the issue.
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12 March 2024Should investors still assume the world can realistically achieve net-zero by 2050?What are the potential investor implications if this goal is not achieved?
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29 February 2024PRESS RELEASE: Insurers boost scenario modelling spending as investment complexity increasesStudy finds 84% believe the level of investment complexity and challenges facing the sector will rise over the next two years.