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German public insurers have above-average exposure to low rates
26 April 2019Fitch Ratings warns that limited scope to diversify into index-linked products puts public sector insurers at greater risk than private counterparts
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Finding a role for insurance asset managers in a sustainable financial system
24 September 2018New report by the Prince of Wales Accounting for Sustainability project calls on all actors in the financial system to move as one on sustainability issues. Vincent Huck reports
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Climate change increases cost of debt for developing countries
17 July 2018The intensification of climate risks and the degree to which they are accurately priced by financial markets are of increasing concern to global economic stability. However, as awareness around those risks has risen over the last years, there is still a long way to go to consistently measure and monitor their costs, which can result in substantial gains or losses for institutional investors. Vincent Huck reports
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Capital rules pushing Moroccan insurers into government bonds
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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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Chinese regulator to crackdown on ALM mismatches
28 July 2017Insurers face investment restrictions if special committee finds poorly managed ALM
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US accounting tweak could see insurers plough into bond ETFs
07 June 2017BlackRock, State Street worked with NAIC to instigate new valuation treatment
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Lower Ogden rate could ease long-term investment challenges, says Fitch
27 February 2017Potential reduction in PPO claims would reduce inflation and longevity risks
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Mortgaging the future
10 October 2016Insurers are realising gains on fixed-income assets faster than ever before. It is a risky strategy, with little regard for future profitability. Sarfraz Thind reports.
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Corporate bond splash drives up credit risk in Italian portfolios
16 June 2016Insurers divest from sovereigns in the hunt for yield, says Fitch