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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What technology strategies should firms be looking at?
  • Thursday, Sep 12, 2024

Keith Viverito, Managing Director of EMEA & APAC at Clearwater Analytics, discusses the challenges and opportunities in today’s technology-focused market, and where he sees many insurance firms goi...

How do you optimise the integration and retention of information across workforce models?
  • Monday, Sep 09, 2024

Erik Vynckier, Investment Committee Chair, Foresters Friendly Society, discusses workforce models around the employee, contractor, and consultant.

Royal London Asset Management – Insurance investment update September 2024
  • Tuesday, Sep 03, 2024

Royal London Asset Management assesses regulatory developments and which investment strategies could help insurers navigate the current market environment.

CCR Re appoints new Head of Investments
  • Monday, Sep 02, 2024

French reinsurer appoints Sébastien Jallet from its carrier company.

The perfect storm: Deglobalisation’s headwinds
  • Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024

Globalisation – the rising interconnection of the world's economies and populations – is facing at least five different headwinds.

How much are insurance investors changing their allocations?
  • Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024

Todd Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Builders Insurance Group, discusses what strategic decisions need to be taken to get the best results - and why you should be looking carefully.

Boom & Boon: Residential Mortgage Loans for Insurers
  • Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024

Angel Oak Capital highlights the influx of US life insurance companies investing in residential mortgage loans and provides a market update on Non-QM loans.

Three often-overlooked investments insurers are using to add duration
  • Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024

It’s not surprising insurance companies are looking at ways to lock-in higher rates and match long-term liabilities. The surprise is their investment choices.

Insurance Investor Advisory Board Q2 2024 – what issues are dominating strategies?
  • Monday, Aug 12, 2024

Experts from the world of insurance investment gathered to discuss the big issues affecting their day-to-day operations and long-term strategy – including the asset classes they’re watching.

How is Commercial Real Estate faring amid office use drop?
  • Monday, Aug 05, 2024

Mahir Rasheed, Vice President, Senior Economist, Swiss Re and Matt Pitzer, Director, Private Markets, Shelter Insurance, explore how the drop off in office demand will affect the wider investment u...

Has the volatile market meant a change in asset allocation?
  • Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024

Nizida Arriaga, Head of Fixed Income Investments, The Auto Club Group and Robert Cataldo discuss how market volatility impacted active management strategies.

Insurance Multi-Asset Outlook | Come on in, the water’s fine! Ready for a surplus summer
  • Friday, Jul 26, 2024

Wellington Management’s Tim Antonelli explains why he sees reserve fixed income as the sweet spot for insurers and why there may be upside for equities.

What is the macro view on portfolios from a tactical perspective?
  • Monday, Jul 22, 2024

Michela Bariletti, Chief Credit Officer, Phoenix Group, gives her views on the current macro-outlook for H2 2024 - covering elections, US fiscal debt, and market volatility.

Generative AI – what do insurance investors need to know?
  • Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024

As the hype recedes and the actual practicalities become more known, what are the potential uses in insurance asset management for generative AI?

Conning: 2024 State Credit Quality Outlook is “Stable”
  • Friday, Jul 12, 2024

Conning has revised its outlook on state credit quality to “Stable” from “Declining”, anticipating a return to prepandemic fiscal conditions.