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Reinsurers investment returns solid, ratings agencies say, as sector outlook nudged downwards
03 September 2025As Moody's says there's a couple more years to go before decreasing interest rates start to affect investment returns
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Europe's reinsurers achieve record ROE in H1, investments support operating profits, Fitch finds
21 August 2025While highlighting US dollar currency risk and crystallised losses on bond portfolios
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Athora acquisition neutral to PIC's ratings, Fitch says
10 July 2025Agency notes PIC Group will be 'core' to Athora group
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UK lifers more exposed to financial market volatility, Fitch says
17 June 2025European lifers mainly insulated from financial market volatility, as agency retains 'neutral' European insurance sector outlook
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Lower C-Ross capital charge will boost shareholdings, says Fitch
12 May 2025State Council Information Office announced 10% reduction in risk charge last week
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Fitch predicts third £40bn+ year for UK BPA market
17 April 2025Insurers' increasing exposure to illiquid and private assets a "key focus" for the agency
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Japanese lifers looking for a beacon in the equity markets storm
16 April 2025With trade wars sending markets haywire, and equities being the highest risk in insurers' investment portfolios, investment and risk teams are holding firm, in the hope of a window of blue sky
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Ratings agencies warn of US tariffs' impact on European insurers' investments
10 April 2025Agencies highlight sensitivity to financial market shocks amidst policy uncertainty
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'Even bigger than Allianz' - An $11.2trn 'general account' in Europe prepares to tackle climate change
02 April 2025To help private re/insurers, and society, face down global warming, Europe's governments are increasingly backing public re/insurers, David Walker finds
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European insurers to benefit from higher gov defence spending and higher bond yields, Fitch says
17 March 2025While also warning of mass lapse risk and limited impact on Solvency II positions