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 much of an insurer’s investment portfolio should be outsourced?
  • Sunday, Mar 15, 2020

Three insurance company CIOs explain how they make investment outsourcing decisions and which asset classes need to be kept in house.

The technological innovations that are transforming the insurance industry
  • Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020

Jason Engelbrecht, Chief Technology Officer at Munich Re, highlights four areas of 'Big Technology' having the biggest impact on insurance.

Smart Solutions for Insurers - Episode 3: Matching and Reconciliation
  • Monday, Mar 09, 2020

SS&C explores how insurers can deal with matching and reconciliation with multiple counterparties and systems.

The macro environment for the insurance asset management industry
  • Sunday, Mar 08, 2020

Keith Skeoch, CEO at Aberdeen Standard Investments, discusses how the insurance market is evolving.

Why ESG investing means profits and pride
  • Sunday, Mar 08, 2020

Meg Voorhes, Director of Research, Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment explores the benefits of ESG investing.

Five trends shaping investment markets
  • Friday, Mar 06, 2020

Chris Iggo, CIO Core Investments at AXA Investment Managers explores how Coronavirus is affecting markets.

Smart Solutions for Insurers - Episode 2: Flexible Multi-Basis Accounting
  • Monday, Mar 02, 2020

SS&C explores how insurers can deal with the operational challenges associated with different accounting basis and closing periods.

Smart Solutions for Insurers - Episode 1: Intelligent Navigation
  • Monday, Feb 24, 2020

SS&C explores how insurers can deal with the operational challenges of application accessibility and navigation.

Case study: How AIG makes outsourcing decisions
  • Friday, Feb 14, 2020

Jeremy Baldwin, Chief Investment Officer at AIG explains how the firm decides what to outsource and what to keep in house.

Case study: Using automation as an alternative to outsourcing
  • Thursday, Jan 23, 2020

Gautier Ripert, Global Head of Operations, discusses AXA Investment Managers' adoption of automation as an alternative to outsourcing.

EIOPA view: what’s next for Solvency II?
  • Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020

With Solvency II currently under review, Justin Wray, Deputy Head of Policy at EIOPA, updates insurers on the issues shaping the assessment.

How quantum computing could change the insurance industry
  • Monday, Jan 13, 2020

Insurers that fail to invest in technology may find themselves in decline, says Jason Engelbrecht, Chief Technology Officer at Munich Re.

Reassessing relationships with managers - the trick to getting outsourcing right
  • Wednesday, Jan 01, 2020

Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer at Pool Re explores why a shift toward esoteric asset classes might see insurers outsourcing more often.

How AI can help insurers manage complexity in operations
  • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019

Scott Kurland, MD, & Marc Zimmerman, Senior VP, SS&C Technologies, explore the innovations in back and middle-end operations for insurers.

Why the regulator is increasing its scrutiny on private credit
  • Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019

Ed Palmer, EMEA Chief Investment Officer at Metlife, explains why the regulator is looking more carefully at this asset class.