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.
Insurance investment managers have a lot to juggle — striving to increase returns in a difficult market and having to do more with fewer people.
Alberto Agazzi, CEO of Generali Real Estate, explains how investments in the sector have been affected by recent economic volatility.
Marcello Estevao, from the World Bank Group, examines how macro trends and geopolitical issues are impacting insurance asset allocation.
The dos and don’ts of a business-wide ESG plan for insurers are tricky, says Aileen Mathieson, Group Chief Investment Officer, Aspen.
Dr Matthew Connell, Policy and Public Affairs Director, CII, discusses the impact of replacing RPI with CPIH, especially for DB scheme members.
M&G Investments discusses how asset classes like private credit are becoming an important element in asset allocation decisions.
Simona Scarpaleggia, Board Member, EDGE, explores why social factors have been ignored by investors in ESG and how data can get back on track.
Liquidity in public markets, and the counterbalance of ETFs could be the most ignored market trends of 2022.
Kroum Sourov, ESG Sovereign Investments & Research at Candriam, explores how insurance investors can find commonality in ESG data reporting.
Swiss Re Institute's Head of Macro Strategy, Patrick Saner, gives his views to on 2022's outlook for investments.
ESG has quickly become mainstream, but some elements are lacking the structure and analysis to be an effective investment tool.
Jonathan Walker, Sustainable Investment Manager, Gresham House, explores the sustainability regulations that should be top of mind.
European insurers’ fear of failing is costing them competitiveness, says Dominic Maier, Partner – Head of Fund Investing, AXA Venture Partners.
Industry group TISA has unveiled a new tool designed to help navigate templates on ESG data and the reporting of commitments.
How to balance the effort and resources needed to install a profitable ESG investing strategy without creating a burden.
