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Achmea posts higher income on equity, real estate investments

Achmea increased the income from its investment portfolio by €100m ($123m) in 2017, driven by higher realised gains in its equity portfolio and positive revaluations in the real estate portfolio, the company said today.

Axa IMRA acquires commercial development in Munich

Axa Investment Managers - Real Assets (AXA IMRA) has acquired a commercial development in Munich, Germany, from TREI, the real estate platform of the Tengelmann Group.

Generali introduces new platform for infrastructure debt investments

Capital rules pushing Moroccan insurers into government bonds

Aviva Investors invests £113m in Salford office

Aviva Investors, the asset management business of the UK insurer, has agreed to fund the development of Two New Bailey Square, an office building in Salford, Manchester, for £113m ($158m).

Aberdeen Standard in €1bn private equity venture with 21 Partners

Aberdeen Standard Investments has partnered with European buyout firm 21 Partners to set up a €1bn ($1.2bn) private equity fund called 21 Aberdeen Standard Investments (21ASI) to be launched later this year.

Everest Re partners with Hudson Structured on investment opportunities

Bermuda-based reinsurer Everest Re and investment adviser Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) have agreed a strategic partnership which will see the pair working together on investment opportunities.

Blackstone hires former FIO chief to insurance solutions business

US investment management firm Blackstone has appointed Michael McRaith as managing director for its insurance solutions unit.

PGIM Real Estate Finance and NYSTRS acquire 146-property portfolio for $1.1bn

PGIM Real Estate, the real estate business of Prudential Financial, and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) have provided $1.1bn for the acquisition of a 146-property industrial portfolio.

Insurers invest in UBS private infrastructure debt fund

Insurers are among the investors interested in the second infrastructure debt fund launched by UBS Asset Management's Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) business.