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  • Phoenix boosts Solvency II ratio through asset restructuring

    24 March 2016

    Optimises matching adjustment portfolio and moves from gilts to swaps

  • Convertible bonds shine brighter under Solvency II

    22 March 2016

    Finding the sweet spot between the yield of an asset and its capital charge has become a core consideration for EU insurers. Convertible bonds may represent a golden opportunity, as Benedicte Gravrand reports

  • AIA plans to invest more in infrastructure

    22 March 2016

    Pan-Asia insurer already has $40bn in this asset class

  • The Doctors Company buys 25% stake in alternative asset manager

    22 March 2016

    Pier 88 will run $150m in convertible bond fund for the insurer

  • Marriott outbids Anbang in Starwood bidding war

    21 March 2016

    Starwood accepts counterbid, abandon Anbang's offer

  • Starwood accepts Anbang's $13.2bn bid

    21 March 2016

    Chinese insurer gets financing from China Construction Bank

  • L&G invests £750m in infrastructure and direct lending in Q1

    18 March 2016

    Investments provide cash flows to back annuity payments

  • Munich Re hoards cash to avoid negative deposit rates

    18 March 2016

    Top global re-insurer doesn't want to lose out on negative deposit rates

  • Majority of Generali's SCR comes from investment risks

    18 March 2016

    Insurer risk-weights sovereign bonds in internal model

  • PIC hires hedge fund expert to manage alternatives investments

    18 March 2016

    Paul McCauley to focus on surplus assets that do not back pension liabilities.