Defined benefit plans report modestly positive returns and higher solvency ratios.

Stakeholders invited to comment on changes before September 18.

Canadian wildfires noted for not causing significant material damage to property.

Firm says stable funded positions give plan sponsors time to consider de-risking.

Technology allows drag-and-drop configuration of web dashboards in days.

Reinsurance product design and risk transfer efforts to be informed by new focus on evolving risks.

Insurers remain strategic about the capacity being deployed.