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 insurers can do good work in impact investing
  • Friday, Mar 11, 2022

James Pearson, Head of Impact and Responsible Investment at QBE, discusses how investment strategies need to work in the post-COP26 environment.

Three perspectives on how ESG is developing
  • Wednesday, Mar 09, 2022

Three institutional investors give a flavour of what they’ll be speaking about at the ESG Investment Summit, North America.

How insurance investors can adapt to changing market headwinds
  • Tuesday, Mar 08, 2022

Randy Brown, CIO, Sun Life, says the insurance indsutry has hit an inflection point after the once-in-a-century-pandemic.

Bespoke insurance sessions and guest speaker at our Global Investment Forum on 28 March (in-person and virtual)
  • Monday, Mar 07, 2022

Join industry peers at the Mercer Global Investment Forum on 28 March, where our theme is ‘Metamorphosis: re-drawing the investment map together’.

How should investors plan for the short-term risk in the post-pandemic market?
  • Thursday, Mar 03, 2022

Swiss Re's Patrick Saner explores what the market forces unique to the DACH region are that investors should be watching.

Regulators warn insurers about complicated post-pandemic conditions
  • Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022

The pandemic has put pressure on insurers to move swiftly with their investment plans, says, My Chi To, from the State of New York.

Inside Real Estate: Annual strategy outlook for 2022
  • Monday, Feb 21, 2022

The real estate investment universe has emerged from the COVID-19 changed, which will affect how we think about and use commercial real estate.

How strategic asset allocation can work in a net zero world
  • Monday, Feb 21, 2022

Sarah Peasey, Neuberger Berman, says the mobilisation of private sector finance is the most important factor in the pursuit of net-zero emissions.

How can investors manage ESG and sustainability risk
  • Monday, Feb 14, 2022

Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer, Phoenix Group, explores how the role of managing insurance capital has shifted for society.

How insurance investors can better understand fees
  • Wednesday, Feb 09, 2022

Corrado Pistarino, Chief Investment Officer at Foresters Friendly Society, explores how insurance investors can spot hidden costs.

Diversified Private Markets – A source of illiquidity premiums
  • Monday, Feb 07, 2022

Negative cash flows, pressure to diversify risk exposures, stricter investment regulations – institutional investors are facing many issues.

Long-lease real estate – an under-utilised option for insurers?
  • Monday, Feb 07, 2022

abrdn takes a closer look at the characteristics of long-lease real estate in the context of insurers’ asset management requirements.

How insurance investors can overcome barriers and access private markets
  • Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022

Christoph Junge, Head of Alternatives at Velliv, explores how asset owners can access private markets and build sustainable portfolios.

Economist view: Why insurance investors need to watch key trends
  • Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022

James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, explains how insurance investors can create opportunities as the global economy recovers.

Four insurance portfolio allocation themes for 2022 and beyond
  • Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022

Insurers are increasingly looking outside of traditional allocations to improve portfolio returns and returns on capital.