Swiss Re

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  Energy Risk Equals Insurance Opportunity

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 1, 2013

  There’s a Chinese character that can be read as either risk or opportunity, and according to a report by global reinsurer Swiss Re, that’s exactly what the future in energy production presents for the insurance industry.

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  Tainted Honey Sticking It to Global Investors, Consumers

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 28, 2013

  There are many ways investors can get stung on Asian investments—but there can be sweet opportunities, too

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  Top Portfolio Products: Natixis Rolls Out New Value-Equity Fund

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  July 7, 2012

  In addition, BlackRock plans to acquire a Swiss private-equity group

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  Jackson Acquires SRLC From Swiss Re

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  May 31, 2012

  Jackson National Life Insurance Co. has acquired a U.S. subsidiary of Swiss Re for $621 million in an effort to grow its traditional life insurance servicing business.

• Swiss Re Says 2011 Was Second Costliest Year to Insurers

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 28, 2012

  Swiss Re's study of disasters, both natural and manmade, in 2011 showed insured catastrophe losses that reached $116 billion.

• Sticker Shock: Insurance Rates Expected to Rise

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 1, 2011

  Advisors already know that 2011 has been a tough year for insurers.

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  Pension Plans Failing to Account for Rising Life Expectancies: Swiss Re

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  September 1, 2011

  Pension shortfalls will be exacerbated by underestimating life expectancies, says Swiss Re in calling for more effective longevity models.

• European Reinsurers Brush Off Hurricane Irene

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 29, 2011

  Hurricane Irene's impact on the East Coast of the U.S., although not as severe as expected, will certainly have a substantial affect on insurers. Even so, reinsurance companies in Europe appear to have brushed the storm off, with shares rising 3% on Monday at the world's top three reinsurers.

• Back to Buffett

  By Staff Writer  |  March 1, 2009

  Talk about extreme value investing. At least he practices what he preaches. Despite the kick to the groin he's taken in his financial stock portfolio...

• Hedge Funds Gaining Favor Among Insurers

  By Staff Writer  |  November 25, 2002

  NEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--The insurance industry is ripe for hedge fund managers to grab a bigger chunk of its investment assets, according to a new study...