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European insurers increased equity exposure by 2% over six years
18 April 2018Europe's insurers increased allocation to equity by 2% in the years between 2011 and 2016, while decreasing fixed income exposure, according to a report by AM Best.
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US bond charge proposals could cost life sector $6bn
20 November 2017Smaller underwriters to be hit hardest, says A.M. Best
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Catalonia: volatility in the streets and insurers' balance sheets?
23 October 2017As tensions rise between the Spanish government and pro-separatists in Catalonia, the country's life insurers must prepare for bond market turbulence. Asa Gibson reports
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Largest North American insurers grow asset books
19 July 2017MetLife, Prudential, Berkshire Hathaway and Manulife report material growth of total assets
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US life and annuity firms lead industry's hedge fund exit
16 May 2017AIG divested $4bn in 2016 but remains largest hedge fund investor
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Hedge fund reinsurers feel the heat
07 September 2016Poor investment performance and tight reinsurance markets have squeezed returns for hedge fund reinsurers. With some already exiting the market, what for the future? Sarfraz Thind reports.
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European high-yield debt and alternatives top J.P. Morgan's investment ideas
14 January 2016Divergent markets are making it difficult for investors to pick an investment theme, but J.P. Morgan has identified some sectors with a brighter future for 2016. Benedicte Gravrand reports
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Stock market volatility won't harm large European insurers
28 August 2015AM Best cites strong capital base and fixed-income bias
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US insurers expect little change in interest rates this year
02 April 2015AM Best survey also highlights interest in less liquid assets
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UAE sets investment limits for insurers
05 February 2015Insurance Authority aims to align solvency requirements with Europe