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Sweden’s AMF converts SEK 7bn surplus into guarantees


By Paige Perrin

Swedish pension company AMF has converted SEK 7bn of existing surplus into enhanced guarantees for approximately 775,000 traditional insurance customers who have a pension with AMF.

The company was able to enhance these guarantees due to a strong financial position, which provided it with an opportunity to improve security for customers with traditional insurance


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