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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How can insurers position credit portfolios amid higher risk and uncertainty?
  • Friday, Oct 31, 2025

Tight spreads and rising uncertainty are reshaping insurer credit strategies. Explore how to protect balance sheets while positioning for long-term performance.

Private Asset-Based Finance: A Strategic Allocation
  • Friday, Oct 31, 2025

In this new article from MetLife Investment Management, Jason Young, Paul Carroll, and Priya Desai explain how private ABF stands apart from traditional credit investments and public ABS, offering...

Europe: A global leader in sustainability investment opportunities
  • Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Europe remains a driving force behind global climate initiatives, with vigorous policy frameworks and strong government, investor and corporate engagement.

Unlisted equities: a new hope for the UK economy?
  • Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Might a Conservative party private market policy help Labour promote growth in the economy? 

The next chapter of fixed income
  • Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

A Q&A on rate cuts, diverging growth and European opportunities by Generali Asset Management experts.

US government shutdown nears record: what does it mean for investors?
  • Monday, Oct 20, 2025

Storm clouds are gathering for the US economy as the government nears a shutdown record. What will it mean for investors?

Howden’s Craig moves to CIO role
  • Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

Mark Craig to step into the new role of Chief Investment Officer following the appointment of a new Group CFO.

Real estate debt: investors return as alt credit momentum holds
  • Monday, Oct 13, 2025

Falling values, geopolitical shifts and supply-demand imbalances are driving real estate debt opportunities, as investors return after a challenging period.

European Private Real Estate Debt – A Strategic Opportunity for Insurers
  • Friday, Oct 10, 2025

European real estate debt offers insurers stable returns, low correlation, and growth potential – discover why it’s gaining investor attention.

Andrew Yorks steps into CIO role at Transamerica
  • Wednesday, Oct 08, 2025

New Chief Investment Officer for the major US insurer joins a recent cohort of hires across the industry.

Will the US Government shutdown cause long-term pain for investors?
  • Wednesday, Oct 08, 2025

What effects on fixed income investors will the US government shutdown mean when unemployment is up and GDP growth is sluggish?

Transparency and regulation helping to drive private credit fund changes
  • Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025

Private credit funds are changing their structure to appeal more to investors - particularly insurers – but are they moving fast enough to assuage regulatory concerns?

How can you develop operational efficiencies using AI?
  • Monday, Oct 06, 2025

Leonard Schokker, Founder, QuipuCFO, gives his thoughts on the cost of utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) versus the cost of being a laggard.

INSURANCE INVESTOR EUROPEAN AWARDS 2025 - FULL LIST OF WINNERS
  • Friday, Sep 26, 2025

The full list of winners of the Insurance Investor | European Awards have been revealed at a massive ceremony in London.

How should you manage a portfolio with complex private markets investments?
  • Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025

Jonida Vesiu, Director of Client Services, Fund Solutions at CSC, discusses insurers’ shift from traditional “vanilla” assets into more complex private-market investments.