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Low interest rates challenge regulators as well as insurers
05 July 2013Current economic policies are creating market distortions that insurers and their regulators should tackle sooner rather than later, says Daniel Hofmann, advisor to the chairman of Zurich Insurance Group
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Phoenix breathes new life into its actuarial systems
03 July 2013The UK closed-fund consolidator has replaced its myriad modelling systems with just one, in a huge three-year project that is said to have been on time and on budget. For Phoenix, the project was not only operationally necessary; it was a strategic imperative. InsuranceERM explains
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Emerging risks test re/insurers' monitoring systems
28 June 2013In an ever more complex, interconnected and fast-moving world, the task of spotting the emerging risks that could have critical impacts on insurance companies is becoming harder. Christopher Cundy reports on how firms are tackling the issue
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Generali's solvency ratio boosted by disposal of US life business
04 June 2013Sale to Scor is part of capital optimisation strategy
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Lloyd's on track for model validation
22 May 2013But communication and operations need improving
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Global P&C market to grow by 50% by 2020
17 May 2013Reinsurance growth will be slower than primary, says Munich Re
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Q-Re appoints CRO
14 May 2013And 12 other senior management positions
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Zurich, Aon see opportunity in ageing US population
13 May 2013Offering commercial insurance to non-profit long-term care groups
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Generating return in a cold climate
03 May 2013Low interest rates are prompting insurers to look to further afield in their hunt for yield. For those with resources and dedication, two major areas of focus right now are corporate loans and infrastructure lending. But are these the assets of the future that many say they are? Sarfraz Thind reports
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Stable outlook for UK general insurance
02 May 2013Regulatory reforms are good but also elevate uncertainty, says Moody's