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Asia-based cat bond issuance unlikely
A catastrophe bond from an Asian-based issuer is unlikely in the near term due to the high cost relative to traditional reinsurance
Lack of clarity on Solvency II dampening investor interest, while Swiss insurers reap benefits of stable regime
Solvency II shines a light on operational risk for insurers that is welcomed by many, but its continued delays and loss of momentum have left the industry questioning whether this focus is slowly disappearing....
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Asian investors provide boost to insurers' debt financing efforts
2012 was a buoyant year for debt capital raising by insurers, with companies tapping into the Asia market and issuing innovatively structured instruments. Investors’ appetite for insurance company debt has enabled insurers to move from classical issuance...
Further longevity deals expected in 2013
More deals expected to take place in 2013, but complexity of transactions is expected to limit market growth
Investment in infrastructure set to rise as insurers seek yield
Swiss Re infrastructure deal shows developing appetite of insurers to finance long-term projects
Value of multi-peril cat bonds challenged
Combining uncorrelated perils does not necessarily make bond more attractive and presents valuation challenges, say bankers
Insurers begin 'cautious' re-risking of investment portfolios as yields...
Third-quarter results show small increase in equity exposure and lower-grade corporates
Norwegian regulator to ease internal model timetable in wake of Solvency...
French regulator also considering adjusting pre-approval schedule
Harmonisation continues to tax European policymakers
As regulators grapple with the requirements of Solvency II, finding a consistency in supervision for all countries was never going to be easy. Thomas Whittaker reports on the challenges member countries face and the efforts to find harmony across the...
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