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Life insurers make riskier investments
06 December 2016Sector's outlook for 2017 turns negative amid low interest rates and market volatility
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Industry turns up the heat on MA reform
05 December 2016The industry's opportunity to recommend changes to EU regulation in a post-Brexit world has delivered a comprehensive criticism of the MA. David Walker and Asa Gibson report.
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Going back to normal
28 November 2016Scor Global Investments' chief executive François de Varenne explains to Asa Gibson how the group's asset management policy has moved away from its conservative, post-crisis stance.
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Construction-only guarantees could boost UK infra opportunities
28 November 2016Autumn Statement signals investment opportunities for UK insurers, says EY's Gareth Mee
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Swiss Re urges action on tradability of infrastructure
25 November 2016Change needed for laudable words to become tangible commitment, insurer says
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European Commission stifles Solvency II asset charge review
24 November 2016Charges still too high for "vast majority" of long-term assets, says Insurance Europe
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Trump's presidency could be positive for insurers
23 November 2016Moderate increase in US interest rates expected, says Swiss Re's Astrid Frey
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FCA flags concerns over asset managers' risk management practices
23 November 2016Governance and risk culture main concern, says KMPG and ORIC report
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Tailored and transparent - absolute return funds under Solvency II
14 November 2016If insurers can overcome historical bias and some regulatory stumbling blocks, absolute return funds could offer uncorrelated and attractive returns, with little cost under Solvency II, according to Melanie Rijkenberg
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Volatility adjustment change encourages Allianz to buy corporate bonds
11 November 2016Inclusion of unit-linked assets in reference portfolio reduces sovereign discounting