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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

Consolidated results: how Medvida Partners completes deals in a tough environment

Europe's life insurance consolidators are under close scrutiny by regulators, but Antonio Trueba tells David Walker how his firm has cleared the hurdles - and why the market is set to thrive

MedVida completes acquisition of Sa Nostra Vida life back-book

Life back-book consolidators shrug off threat from rising rates

Rising interest rates are unlikely to stop life insurers from selling their legacy liabilities to consolidators, as many other incentives for doing deals remain. David Walker reports