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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Private markets appetite drives huge numbers in outsourced AUM for insurers
  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A new report says outsourcing of insurance investment reached a record $4.5 trillion.

How scenario analysis and balance sheet simulation can help in a volatile market
  • Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Sander Dekker, Insurance Strategy Consultant - Scenario & Asset Valuation, Ortec Finance, discusses how insurers can respond to market volatility with scenario analysis and balance sheet simulation.

The UK’s Net Zero Energy Transition: infrastructure and ambition
  • Monday, May 19, 2025

Insurance asset management teams need to be aware of pitfalls in energy sector before getting involved – but rewards are there – even if political will is wobbling amid backlash.

Insurers Settling into a New Investment Equilibrium: EQuilibrium Survey Insights
  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This article reveals key insights from Nuveen's EQuilibrium survey showing how insurers are moderating their portfolio changes.

Who do you know that has made an Outstanding Contribution to the Insurance Asset Management industry?
  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Nominations are open for the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Industry’ award at the Insurance Investor | European Awards.

New Lloyd’s CEO announced
  • Monday, May 12, 2025

Patrick Tiernan takes over from John Neal as new CEO of iconic London insurance marketplace.

Angel Oak Private Strategies: Non-QM vs. Agency Mortgages Relative Value
  • Friday, May 09, 2025

Discover why Non-QM may offer a compelling edge over Agency MBS—better convexity, prime-like credit, and stronger relative value in a volatile market.

STS ABS: Opportunities and expectations for European insurance investment portfolios
  • Thursday, May 08, 2025

The STS ABS market can offer attractive potential risk-adjusted returns to complement an exposure to high-quality corporate and government bonds.

CIOs: The uses are present but effectiveness still unclear around AI
  • Thursday, May 08, 2025

Panel of CIOs at Morningstar’s Investment Conference asks the big question – how do we assess the impact of emerging technologies like AI and their usefulness?

Is the barbell strategy still relevant or has the market cycle moved on?
  • Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Senior industry figures discuss whether 2024’s buzzword is still relevant with market moves.

How can asset managers advance trust with AI?
  • Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025

Ramzi Bibi, Head of Investment & Treasury, Arabia Insurance, and Nabil Mouchawar, Co-Founder, AI Research and Development, Cue Traders, discuss movements in the AI world as it makes its mark on the...

Can 2025 be the year for CRE’s big recovery?
  • Monday, Apr 28, 2025

David Politano, Managing Director, Head of Debt Strategies, Real Estate, at MetLife Investment Management, discusses challenges and opportunities in High-Yield Commercial Real Estate Debt.

How to adapt strategy for the administration and changes in economic performance
  • Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

Federico Rodriguez, Global Head of Traded Markets, QBE, discusses what factors in the new administration should you be looking out for?

As a truly diversifying asset class, ILS continue to grow and deliver solid performance
  • Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) offer significant diversification benefits to investors due to their unique drivers, as reinsurance pricing and natural phenomena are separate from macroeconomic d...

Roberts takes over as CIO at Pool Re
  • Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025

Successor announced as Ian Coulman retires from the terrorism reinsurer.