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BaFin approves Gothaer and Barmenia merger

German life firms unwind €4bn from €92bn ZZR in 2022

BaFin's Frank Grund reminds them policyholders must benefit

Gothaer natcat losses shrink as Bernd effect recedes

Bernd's 30.6% COR portion was firm's highest in over 180 years

Rising interest rates ease ZZR bill for German life firms

Many reported lower ZZR bills in 2021, while two expect none in 2022

Profit dip at Germany's Signal Iduna

However, non-life unit hits €1bn sales for first time in 2018

Gothaer unveils 10% jump in solvency position

German insurer continues planned reduction in traditional life product sales

Digitalisation drive heralds senior changes at VIG

Austrian insurer drafts in group board member to head push to digitalisation

Gothaer Life reshuffles management as buyers' views on traditional cover change

Consumers see ever less difference between life, pensions and investments