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Insurers face up to the asset test of Solvency II
23 September 2015As solvency ratios come under pressure and the introduction of Solvency II with its higher capital charges for some asset classes looms, insurers are taking a hard look at the risk in their asset portfolios, as Sarfraz Thind explains
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LV= spices up traditional investments with commercial mortgages
11 June 2015The vast bulk of LV='s assets are managed externally and produce solid returns but, as it looks for extra yield, the UK's largest friendly society is building up its commercial mortgage investments. Mike Leonard, investment solutions manager, talks to IAR
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Aegon finalises French asset management deal
04 June 2015Takes stake in La Banque Postale Asset Management
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Insurers see the gold in green
09 April 2015Green bonds are looking increasingly attractive to insurance companies which want to meet their risk and return objectives while producing a positive environmental or social impact. But there are concerns about the definition and capacity of the market, as Mark Nicholls explains
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Dutch insurers ramp up sovereign debt holdings
11 December 2014Now represents 40% of portfolios
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Dutch insurers could take €900m hit on mortgage revaluation
27 November 2014A looming revaluation of mortgage loans could wipe out as much as €900m ($1.1bn) off the value of assets held by Dutch life insurers, rating agency Moody's has warned.
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Wilton Re to acquire Aegon's Canadian businesses
16 October 2014Investment management and mutual fund units included
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Credit the improvement in Aegon UK's investments
03 September 2014Aegon UK looks to improve the credit strength of its assets.
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Aegon investment returns up 142%
14 August 2014Total investments pass €500bn for first time in Q2
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Aegon Poland signs up with Calastone
31 March 2014Fund transactions will be fully automated