In order to analyse and manage their portfolios, investors and asset management companies need information on the climate strategy of the companies in which they invest. A joint initiative has been set up under the umbrella of the French Business Confederation (MEDEF), the French Insurance Federation (FFA), and the French Asset Management Association (AFG) in order to define a common reporting framework on corporate climate strategy and related indicators.

Net inflows for August 2018 were 2.4 billion euros.

From the start of the year, insurance companies collected 95.2 billion Euros of premiums (compared to 89.8 billion Euros over the same period in 2017). Payments to unit-linked products accounted for 27.4 billion Euros from the start of the year, i.e. 29 % of premiums.

Net inflows for July 2018 were 3 billion euros.

From the start of the year, insurance companies collected 84.8 billion Euros of premiums (compared to 80.1 billion Euros over the same period in 2017). Payments to unit-linked products accounted for 25 billion Euros from the start of the year, i.e. 29 % of premiums.

Insurance companies have renewed their commitment to sustainable development by updating the profession’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Charter. They have used this opportunity to draw attention to their initiative to encourage the provision of responsible life insurance products.