STRATEGY

 

Insurers’ investment strategies are constantly evolving in response to, as well as in anticipation of, market, economic, and own organisational changes. Here we provide insight and analysis into the views of market participants and influencers on the latest developments taking place globally and how they have impacted asset allocation, investment, and trading decision-making.

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Balancing liquidity and yield: asset allocation in an era of uncertain interest rates and market volatility
  • Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

Exploring drivers for optimal asset allocation in an era of uncertain interest rates and market volatility.

Private assets continue to climb in importance for insurers
  • Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

New report from Goldman Sachs Asset Management highlights enthusiasm for private assets for all geographies.

What are insurance regulatory issues for insurance asset managers?
  • Monday, Mar 24, 2025

Kathleen Birrane, Former Maryland Insurance Commissioner, Partner in Litigation and US Insurance Regulatory Practice Leader, DLA Piper, discusses what steps regulators are taking with respect to in...

How dragons could fire up UK growth - private markets are a panacea, but investors need to take more risk
  • Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025

The secrets of unlocking private markets were explored at the PLSA’s annual conference last week in Edinburgh - but what could it really mean for the UK economy?

Assessing Sovereigns’ Progress Towards Net Zero for Fixed Income Investors
  • Monday, Mar 17, 2025

At AXA IM, we have developed a framework that evaluates progress towards net zero for corporates, based on the NZIF and resulting IIGCC.

Integrating private assets into asset allocation: what are the factors to consider?
  • Monday, Mar 17, 2025

We explore where private assets are heading in the coming years and what the factors are to consider in maximising returns and minimising risks when diversifying your portfolio?

Private Markets changes – what should you be watching out for?
  • Monday, Mar 10, 2025

Lawrence Halliday, SVP - Portfolio Manager, and Virginia O'Kelley, CFA, SVP - Portfolio Manager, at Voya Investment Management, discuss the private markets movements expected this year.

Q1 Insurance Investor advisory board meeting – spreads, inflation, and Donald Trump dominate CIOs thoughts
  • Friday, Mar 07, 2025

Underfunded operations teams, tightening spreads and the inflationary pressures from the new US administration were some of the challenges listed by members of the Insurance Investor board in its l...

How could trade finance investing help diversify your portfolio?
  • Monday, Mar 03, 2025

Kazaur Rahman, Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Analyst, at Federated Hermes, explains the challenges and opportunities in trade finance and why the current trade and tariffs situation could...

Bermudian mutual appoints new CIO
  • Friday, Feb 28, 2025

Everen Group hires from within to replace retiring Chief Investment Officer.

How do you mitigate effects on your team when adjusting your target operating model
  • Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

Ashish Dafria, Chief Investment Officer, Aviva, and Michela Bariletti, Chief Credit Officer, Phoenix Group, discuss balancing innovation, personnel, and future-proofing when looking at your operati...

Short-term vs long-term – which should insurance asset managers be focusing on?
  • Monday, Feb 24, 2025

Amrit Summan, Investment Strategy Solutions Lead, Ortec Finance, discusses rates, drivers, and the role of technology in navigating uncertain markets.

Inflation proving stickier than hoped for - but what will it mean for investments?
  • Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

UK Government data revealed that the rate rose from 2.5% to 3% in January - the highest level in 10 months, which could affect insurers’ investments. We explain what it could mean for you.

Insurance Custom Target Models - what issues are CIOs looking at?
  • Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

A panel of leading experts from the world of insurance investment gathered to discuss the big issues heading into 2025 – what do they see coming down the pipeline?

What are the trends in commercial real estate and housing matters in the US?
  • Monday, Feb 17, 2025

Greg Michaud, Voya IM’s Head of Real Estate, gives his thoughts on where US commercial real estate is recovering, where it’s not, and where investors may find opportunities.