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Adapting strategies to the new reality
19 December 2016The arrival of Solvency II has already begun to reshape the relationship between insurers and asset managers, with optional add-ons becoming mandatory deliverables for insurance clientele. David Walker looks at the changing relationship between insurers and their investment partners.
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EIB's "lack of ambition" limits infra opportunities
19 December 2016Industry voices frustration at lack of infrastructure projects
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Nippon awards Axa IM €124m fixed income ESG mandate
19 December 2016Strategy will target investments in European corporate bonds
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L&G sends message to regulators on infrastructure
16 December 2016Insurer piles on the pressure to lower Solvency II capital charges
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Farmers hires Zurich Switzerland's CIO
16 December 2016Tom Rogers leaves parent company to lead investments at US non-life business
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PRA steps up intervention on repackaged MA assets
16 December 2016Concerns that firms may overestimate MA benefit for equity release mortgage securitisations
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UK life insurers continue gilt sell-off
15 December 2016Trend underway since Q4 2013
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What are the ESG alternatives to renewables and divestment?
14 December 2016Hot on the heels of the FSB's guide to incorporating climate risks in investment decisions, Environmental Finance's Peter Cripps examines some of the alternative strategies being executed by insurers to reduce their exposures to risks stemming from climate change.
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LGIM diversifies long term investments for annuity portfolio
14 December 2016Insurer strikes a deal with Aston Martin as it targets "long let assets with investment-grade covenants"
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RenaissanceRe appoints new CIO
14 December 2016Bermudian group promotes Sean Brosnan as Todd Fonner announces exit