• Quantitative easing (QE) may create favourable conditions for insurers and pension funds in the long run by stimulating economic growth;
• In the short-term, however, QE puts an additional pressure on insurance and pensions business by further lowering the risk-free rate;
• Profitability of insurance products and pension schemes remains under strong pressure;
• Insurers remain vulnerable to the “double-hit” scenario;

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