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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Global bonds market has strong 2023 despite sell-offs
  • Friday, Oct 06, 2023

Global bonds are set to outperform US bonds, which could mean a rethinking of fixed income allocation for investment teams searching for steadier returns.

Asset owners show more dedication to ESG implementation
  • Thursday, Oct 05, 2023

Despite ESG progress and commitment, frustrations remain in industry due to regulation, data, and confusion over overall strategy.

Sourcing efficient fixed income opportunities for insurers
  • Tuesday, Oct 03, 2023

Keith Goodby, Head of Shareholder Investments and Strategy at Aviva, discusses where insurance investment teams can find good portfolio returns.

What are the key factors to monitor in active stewardship?
  • Monday, Oct 02, 2023

Cléo Fitzsimons, Head of Sustainability at Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), gives her views on active stewardship and where obstacles remain.

What UK investors need to know about ESG regulatory reporting
  • Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023

Wendy Walford, Head of Climate Risk, Legal & General, discusses how to mix adherence for country-specific ESG reporting frameworks with international precedents.

The merge between investment management and investment operations
  • Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023

Benjamin Page-Fort, Director GTM Strategy, SimCorp and Gregg Lutz, Investment Strategist for American Equity, explore the differences and commonalities between the front and back office.

Regulator’s view: How to build a strong market in a natural disaster-prone area
  • Monday, Sep 25, 2023

Jim Donelon, Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Insurance, shares his views on the insurance market from the US’s most hurricane-hit state.

Participate in Mercer & Oliver Wyman's 2023 Global Insurance Investment Survey
  • Thursday, Sep 21, 2023

By taking part in this survey, you will help to build a comprehensive picture of how your industry is positioned for, and adapting to, the challenges of today’s market.

Asset classes in 2024: Old risks still present biggest market challenges
  • Thursday, Sep 21, 2023

Panel discussion highlights the new – and recurring – market challenges for investors looking for yield and stability.

Property sector looks promising for renewables-hungry investors
  • Friday, Sep 15, 2023

As investors turn to ‘green’ energy for return and diversification, push for energy efficient buildings could increase property sector appeal.

Asia ex-China best emerging markets debt opportunities for H2 2023
  • Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023

Changes in demographics and economic management have highlighted where institutional investors can find success in emerging markets.

In Private Credit Manager Selection, the Devil is in the Diligence
  • Monday, Sep 11, 2023

Alpha in private credit derives from loss avoidance, not upside potential. That’s why investors must look for private credit managers with key characteristics.

How to balance ESG priorities with crunched resources
  • Monday, Sep 11, 2023

Tim Manuel, Partner and Head of Responsible Investment at Aon, discusses how investment teams can negotiate E, S, and G priorities.

Allianz launches first net zero transition plan
  • Friday, Sep 08, 2023

The major insurer’s new net zero plan sees footprinting changes and a reassessment of allocation to high emitters.

The strengths and pitfalls of social housing as an asset class
  • Monday, Sep 04, 2023

Joe Griffin, Credit Analyst at Just Group plc, discusses making social housing a core part of an investment strategy.