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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Data shortage hurts LATAM real estate investors
  • Tuesday, Dec 06, 2022

Emerging economy insurers need more data to fully embrace investment opportunities, they warn.

Italian and French insurance markets under pressure in 2023
  • Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022

The latest analysis shows the Italian insurance market ‘deteriorating’ in 2023, with worsening credit fundamentals for the French market.

What are the ESG reporting challenges for investors?
  • Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022

Clare Jenkinson, Head of Sustainability, Foresters, discusses why ESG reporting can be a minefield for investors.

Autumn Statement: implications for insurance investors
  • Friday, Nov 25, 2022

Release of the Autumn statement means insurance investors see business tax increase, Solvency II changes, and investment in decarbonisation.

How can insurers protect against the havoc of inflation?
  • Thursday, Nov 24, 2022

The storm buffeting today’s investment landscape has many components, including geopolitical tensions, volatile yields and possible recession.

COP27 recap: implementation opportunities and focus on emerging markets
  • Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022

After COP27, insurance investors should note the private-public sector cooperation required to achieve net zero.

Regulator’s view: maintaining good relationships between regulators and insurers
  • Monday, Nov 21, 2022

Jon Godfread, North Dakota Insurance Department Commissioner, describes what can help the insurer and regulator relationship work smoothly.

How insurers can learn about footprinting and sustainable investing
  • Monday, Nov 14, 2022

Danielle Brassel, Sustainable Investment Analyst at Zurich, discusses the company’s views on footprinting in investment strategies.

Current opportunity in private debt
  • Thursday, Nov 10, 2022

Randy Schwimmer, Co-Head of Senior Lending at Churchill Asset Management, shares his thoughts on where private debt is heading.

Engagement is a must for sovereign debt ESG investing
  • Wednesday, Nov 09, 2022

Industry leaders say that government engagement is necessary around ESG and SLBs beat green bonds when it comes to scope for expansion.

The benefits of Enterprise Risk Management
  • Tuesday, Nov 08, 2022

Paolo Laureti, PhD, Product Manager at SS&C Algorithmics, discusses how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) helps firms optimise capital management.

Real estate remains insurers’ favourite in volatile market
  • Monday, Nov 07, 2022

Global re/insurers say real estate market is their go to in new study that shows trends insurance investors are pursuing.

Biodiversity sees traction with insurance investors
  • Friday, Nov 04, 2022

Often ignored, biodiversity has gained steam ahead of COP15, with the insurance industry detailing its intentions to ramp up investment efforts.

ESG opportunities in Latin American investment market
  • Tuesday, Nov 01, 2022

Jose Carlos Justo, Equity Portfolio Manager at SURA Asset Management, discusses the market trends in Latin America.

Climate change investment goals take centre stage
  • Thursday, Oct 27, 2022

Reports show mixed bag for re/insurers on making climate change goals part of their investment strategy.