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Life insurers could find an ally in alternative asset managers
23 February 2018An increasing number of life insurance companies in the US are using alternative investment managers for their investment strategies, a situation Fitch Ratings describes as a potential "win-win" for both parties.
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Waldorf Astoria falls into Beijing's hands as authorities seize owner Anbang
23 February 2018Chinese insurer wanted to sell trophy New York investment back to Blackstone
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Anbang mulling selling Waldorf Astoria back to Blackstone, reports say
13 February 2018Trophy-property hunting Chinese insurer Anbang Insurance Group is reported to be discussing selling New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel back to private financiers Blackstone Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Blackstone poaches New York Life Investments chief and sets $100bn insurance AuM target
09 January 2018US private equity and alternative asset manager Blackstone has set a target to quadruple the amount of assets it manages on behalf of insurance clients
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Blackstone to manage investments for Fidelity & Guarantee Life
25 May 2017Funds affiliated to Blackstone form part of investor consortium to buy US annuity provider
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AMP Capital to fund mixed-use development with property sale
22 March 2017Insurer faces stiff competition from non-insurance buyers in buying assets in Sydney
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Axa IMRA targets growing healthcare market
22 December 2016Company spends €375m on real estate portfolios in Germany and Finland
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Swedish insurers buy up Volvo shares
21 December 2016AMF, Folksam and a pension fund help car manufacturer raise SKr5bn
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Allianz subsidiaries jump at private market fixed income
09 December 2016Two tie-ups in a week for Pimco and AllianzGI, as private credit offers "super-secular opportunity"
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Hedge fund reinsurers feel the heat
07 September 2016Poor investment performance and tight reinsurance markets have squeezed returns for hedge fund reinsurers. With some already exiting the market, what for the future? Sarfraz Thind reports.