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Recent developments in the structure of insurers’ investments

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  • Lekehal, S.
  • Durant, D.
  • Guérin, J.

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The introduction of the euro enabled French insurance companies to broadly diversify their investments in foreign debt securities, mainly issued by residents of other euro area countries. Their investments in equities, however, have been affected over the past two years by strong market volatility.

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  • Lekehal, S. & Durant, D. & Guérin, J., 2009. "Recent developments in the structure of insurers’ investments," Quarterly selection of articles - Bulletin de la Banque de France, Banque de France, issue 16, pages 97-115, Winter.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfr:quarte:2009-2010:16:05
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    Keywords

    insurance companies; life insurers; non-life insurers; composite insurers; provisions; euro contracts; unit-linked contracts; financial investments; financing channels; debt securities; bonds; equities; look-through; financial crisis.;
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    JEL classification:

    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies

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