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The mixed picture for life backbook deals in Europe

While life backbook consolidation in Germany seems to have stalled, in Spain it's a more a case of 'full steam ahead', David Walker finds

PE ownership can sometimes benefit insurers' credit standing, Fitch says

Effect of private financiers' involvement depends on their strategy, rating agency adds

Moody's predicts German life consolidation to slow after Zurich-Viridium deal is cancelled

Christian Badorff says that even the perception of BaFin rejecting PE-backed deals could decelerate activity

BaFin's PE-ownership concerns nixed Viridium-Zurich deal

Insurer says it remains committed to finding a solution for legacy portfolio sale

Cinven considering Viridium sale, buys Eurovita debt

Moves follow departure of private equity firm's insurance partner

Eurovita to be rescued by five insurers and banks

Generali Italia, Intesa Sanpaolo Vita, Poste Vita, Unipol and Allianz to run operation holding policies

Italian regulator takes charge of Eurovita

Policyholder suspensions extended for three months

Italy's Eurovita suspends another debt payment

Fitch warns about Italian insurers' bank capital calls

Several banks and insurers considering bolstering Eurovita capital

Cinven pumps €100m into struggling Eurovita