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Fixed-income investments dominate US insurer portfolios in 2013
28 August 2014But small increase in alternatives exposure, as industry hunts for yield, says Fitch
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No special ratings model needed for hedge fund reinsurers
28 August 2014Traditional rating methodology is adequate, says AM Best
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Insurers hope any rate rises will be orderly
27 August 2014Rising interest rates pose a dilemma for insurers. Sarfraz Thind looks at how firms are positioning themselves
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Cathay Life buys London office
27 August 2014New rules make it easier for Taiwanese insurers to purchase foreign property
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Clearer policy will boost infrastructure investment for German insurers
26 August 2014GDV calls for dialogue on financing
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Interest rate woes for Canadian insurers
21 August 2014Kulli Tamm and Thomas Holzheu examine the impact of low interest rates on Canadian life and P&C insurers.
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Dynamic LDI funds may support PPO hedging
20 August 2014Long-term bond funds are a good match, says LCP
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PRA consultation paper confirms matching adjustment details
11 August 2014Still no guidance on asset eligibility
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PPOs pose major asset-matching challenge
23 July 2014UK general insurers consider the best assets to match for periodical payment orders (PPOs) liabilities
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Wide variety in returns from with-profits funds
11 July 2014Mutual insurers see investment in bonds underperform but equities and property post good returns, Barnett Waddingham exclusively reveals