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.
“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” Insurers may wish to keep this observation in mind.
Catharina Richter, Head of Regulatory Management, Allianz SE, asks how insurance investors can implement an ESG strategy.
The US’s relative slowness in adopting ESG has put it at odds with much of the rest of the insurance industry – but is this changing?
Gilles Moëc, Group Chief Economist, AXA, discusses the value companies can gain from ESG and impact investing.
Enrico Conti, Finance Specialist, Reale Mutua, explains the duration gap for insurers within the era of increasing interest rates.
Companies that have a poor ESG score but are on track to improve tend to drive outperformance over companies with static ESG records.
Emerging economy insurers need more data to fully embrace investment opportunities, they warn.
The latest analysis shows the Italian insurance market ‘deteriorating’ in 2023, with worsening credit fundamentals for the French market.
Clare Jenkinson, Head of Sustainability, Foresters, discusses why ESG reporting can be a minefield for investors.
Release of the Autumn statement means insurance investors see business tax increase, Solvency II changes, and investment in decarbonisation.
The storm buffeting today’s investment landscape has many components, including geopolitical tensions, volatile yields and possible recession.
After COP27, insurance investors should note the private-public sector cooperation required to achieve net zero.
Jon Godfread, North Dakota Insurance Department Commissioner, describes what can help the insurer and regulator relationship work smoothly.
Danielle Brassel, Sustainable Investment Analyst at Zurich, discusses the company’s views on footprinting in investment strategies.
Randy Schwimmer, Co-Head of Senior Lending at Churchill Asset Management, shares his thoughts on where private debt is heading.
