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  • Brexit hits UK insurance property valuations

    30 June 2016

    Standard Life and LGIM cut valuations on property funds in reaction to volatility

  • Tail risk increased since Brexit vote, says Zurich's Miller

    30 June 2016

    Further equity falls expected in coming weeks

  • Can covered bonds stage a comeback?

    29 June 2016

    Covered bonds have traditionally been a favourite asset for insurers and are treated sympathetically under Solvency II, but they have fallen from grace as low yields bite into the asset class. Sarfraz Thind reports on prospects for a revival

  • Allianz invests $150m in pan-Asian property fund

    29 June 2016

    Targets $3.3bn property investment in region in three years

  • Brexit credit spread widening biggest threat to UK insurer balance sheets

    28 June 2016

    Spread widening and rating migration increasing pressure

  • Axa IM buys €120m property in Brussels

    28 June 2016

    Mixed office and commercial space in 44,200 sqm

  • L&G reduced asset risk in run up to referendum

    28 June 2016

    Solvency ratio falls to 156% from 169% at end-2015

  • IFoA to collaborate with Chinese asset association

    28 June 2016

    Signs MoU with Insurance Asset Management Association of China

  • Brexit leaves insurers facing an uncertain investment future

    27 June 2016

    Most UK insurers hedged against risks, which should reduce impact

  • FSOC warns of continued low rate impact on insurer portfolios

    27 June 2016

    Net yield on US insurance assets declining since 2009