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US equivalence adds to Aegon's solvency uncertainty
13 May 2015Dutch central bank to provide guidance on RBC conversion ratio
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Internal model uncertainty induces caution in insurers
07 May 2015They fear regulators will tighten calibrations, says Moody's
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Low rates usher an era of 'new traditional' products
24 February 2015Austrian insurer Uniqa has replaced its traditional guaranteed product with a 'new traditional' product that comes with a 0% guarantee and bonus at maturity. It is just the latest insurer to adjust its product portfolio in response to the twin threats of low rates and Solvency II. Hugo Coelho reports
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Swiss franc appreciation puts pressure on solvency ratios, says Moody's
17 February 2015Constraints for Swiss insurers paying dividends in francs and reporting in dollars
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Genworth downgraded after $478m impairment charge
12 February 2015Further troubles with long-term care business
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QE to accelerate shift into illiquid assets
23 January 2015Demand for non-euro assets is another option for hard-pressed insurers, analysts say
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AM Best maintains negative reinsurance outlook
06 January 2015Highlights pressure on investment yield
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A fragile recovery?
23 December 2014Genworth's announcement of a $600m charge related to its long-term care book has once again drawn attention to the sustainability of this market. Yet a closer look reveals a revised product which offers enticing possibilities for insurers, as Marcus Alcock discovers
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Moody's downgrades SNS Reaal on weakening capitalisation
10 December 2014Credit rating of insurance units cut to Baa3, one notch above junk
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Dutch insurers could take €900m charge on mortgage revaluation
27 November 2014Moody's warns about negative impact on solvency ratios of life insurers