With fixed income sources under pressure, insurers are looking beyond public markets.
The source for yield is wide, and many are settling on two key areas - private credit and securitisation. For European insurers, there are more regulatory pressures for the former, but for those in other parts of the world, there are sometimes more options.
As well as this, niche areas, such as private credit secondaries, are also emerging.
Despite its detractors saying private credit has become risky, its investor base is still primarily institutional, around 80% as of the end of 2024, which could alleviate some challenges.
So, looking at them widely, how can investors assimilate these asset classes into their portfolio to increase yield, without increasing risk?
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