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A look back and forward
27 December 2017The current year was relatively benign for the insurance investment industry. But 2018 holds new challenges. What risks and what opportunities should investors be looking at in the coming year? Sarfraz Thind reports
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Allianz investment units merge to enhance offering in alternatives
15 December 2017ACP will be under Allianz GI in 2018
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Deutsche AM hires global head of insurance
13 December 2017Deutsche Asset Management (Deutsche AM) has appointed industry veteran Michele Gaffo as its global head of insurance coverage.
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Urban logistics: "the hottest game in town"
07 December 2017The projected growth of e-commerce and urbanisation has seen real estate investors showing increasing interest in urban logistic centres. Paul Walsh explores the nascent asset class as an opportunity for insurers.
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German life firms running out paper gains to finance reserves
07 December 2017Unrealised investment gains outweigh reserve requirements, for now…
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Allianz appoints head of renewables as David Jones announces retirement
04 December 2017David Jones, head of renewables at Allianz's alternative investment business Allianz Capital Partners (ACP), has announced his retirement from the business 13 years after establishing the renewables team
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The slippery skill of liquidity management
01 December 2017Liquidity management is an ever-growing focus for insurers since the financial crisis. But how well do insurers understand it? Sarfraz Thind reports
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Zurich raises impact investment commitment to $5bn
23 November 2017Zurich has more than doubled its impact investment target to $5bn, as it broadens its remit beyond green bonds.
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Timing and overcrowding: the challenges facing insurers in renewables
22 November 2017Renewable energy is a popular asset class for insurers within the alternatives universe, and the trend is likely to continue based on the industry's growth forecasts. But challenges remain for insurers looking to grow exposure in unfamiliar territory. Asa Gibson reports
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Allianz targets Chinese malls with $750m fund launch
17 November 2017Marks second investment in China in three months