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Generali in pole position to acquire Tranquilidade
01 July 2019Italian insurer reported to offer highest bidding for the Portuguese insurer
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Lloyd's unveils product innovation facility
26 June 2019The facility will trial new types of insurance for complex and non-standard risks
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Athene sets up $4bn capital facility to pursue large deals
08 May 2019Acquisitions, reinsurance and pension risk transfer deals on the cards for Bermudan annuity writer
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Apollo appoints Cloutier as Aspen CEO following acquisition
18 February 2019Cloutier joins Aspen from UK insurer the Brit Group
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German life book consolidation: cultural shift needed
18 October 2018Following the sale of Generali Leben to Viridium, the largest-ever transfer of a German life book, participants are hopeful it will convince doubtful minds and open the door to more deals. Christopher Cundy reports
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Aspen CEO to depart following Apollo takeover
02 October 2018Chris O’Kane will step down from his position at the insurer after 16 years - with Brit Insurance CEO, Mark Cloutier, set to succeed him
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Axa's Christian Thimann joins Apollo-backed insurer
11 June 2018Christian Thimann, a leading figure in several sustainable finance initiatives, has joined an insurer backed by private equity giant Apollo
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Hedge fund Elliott Management snaps up US life insurer
14 March 2018Activist investor has teamed up with Wand Partners for Prosperity deal
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Standard Life Aberdeen's Indian JV discusses M&A with Munich Re
21 February 2018HDFC Standard Life Insurance said to be targeting Apollo Munich Health Insurance
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Risk qualifications stir up debate on CRO's role
23 February 2016Attempts to professionalise risk management through certification schemes have reopened discussions about the evolving role of the chief risk officer. Asa Gibson reports