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Life insurers could find an ally in alternative asset managers
23 February 2018An increasing number of life insurance companies in the US are using alternative investment managers for their investment strategies, a situation Fitch Ratings describes as a potential "win-win" for both parties.
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Chinese regulator to crackdown on ALM mismatches
28 July 2017Insurers face investment restrictions if special committee finds poorly managed ALM
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US accounting tweak could see insurers plough into bond ETFs
07 June 2017BlackRock, State Street worked with NAIC to instigate new valuation treatment
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Lower Ogden rate could ease long-term investment challenges, says Fitch
27 February 2017Potential reduction in PPO claims would reduce inflation and longevity risks
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Mortgaging the future
10 October 2016Insurers are realising gains on fixed-income assets faster than ever before. It is a risky strategy, with little regard for future profitability. Sarfraz Thind reports.
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Corporate bond splash drives up credit risk in Italian portfolios
16 June 2016Insurers divest from sovereigns in the hunt for yield, says Fitch
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As Chinese insurers make riskier bets, regulator prepares to inspect
02 June 2016Tension is building up in China's insurance industry as their investments are to be spot-checked
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Chinese insurers face four investment risks
18 April 2016Risks associated with rising overseas investments, according to Fitch Ratings
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Silverfinch and Fitch partner for SII initiative
28 October 2015Fitch's ratings now available in look-through service
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Infrastructure will remain relatively small proportion of insurers' assets
01 October 2015Firms need to build expertise in this area, says Fitch