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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Third company pulls out of Net Zero Insurance Alliance
  • Monday, Apr 24, 2023

German reinsurer Hannover Re becomes latest giant to pull plug on NZIA membership.

Developing UK crypto framework means changes for investors
  • Monday, Apr 24, 2023

Regulatory frameworks for digital assets are developing in the UK, meaning investors could see portfolio changes sooner than anticipated.

Infrastructure Debt – a sustainable fixed income solution
  • Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023

For investors eyeing stable long-term income from a broad asset class, infrastructure debt can be a resilient solution.

How can investment officers rise to meet market challenges?
  • Monday, Apr 17, 2023

Aaron Diefenthaler, Chief Investment Officer, RLI, discusses rising to the task in a volatile market, new opportunities, and meeting investor demands.

Why are massive re/insurers leaving net zero groups?
  • Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

Two of Europe’s largest re/insurers have left a climate change action group in recent weeks citing antitrust fears.

Data and regulation - trends in ESG for insurers
  • Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023

Saoirse Jones, Transformation Manager, Zurich Insurance Company, shares her views on the trial and error around ESG data integration.

Fixed Income for Insurers in 2023
  • Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023

After having to endure many years of meagre yields in fixed income we believe 2023 presents us with as generous an outlook as we have seen.

UK insurance markets see mixed fortunes
  • Wednesday, Apr 05, 2023

Latest review of the UK’s non-life insurance segment remained negative despite economy narrowly missing recessionary conditions.

Investment trends in emerging markets
  • Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

Laura Sarlo, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager, Liberty Mutual, dissects the trends in the emerging markets.

Regulator’s view: Montana’s Troy Downing on why relationships are key
  • Monday, Mar 27, 2023

Troy Downing, Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, discusses how the relationship between regulators and insurers can be improved.

How investors can locate unexpected areas for return
  • Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

Nenna Gilmour-Platt, Head of Investment Strategy, Just Group plc, shares her views on macroeconomic conditions.

Where to position your portfolio in 2023
  • Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023

Thomas Holzheu, Chief Economist, Americas, Swiss Re, discusses how to position an insurance investment portfolio in a shifting environment.

Royal London Asset Management insurance update report
  • Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023

Royal London Asset Management assesses which asset classes and themes could help insurers navigate the economic environment.

CIO view: Real estate as an asset class in 2023
  • Monday, Mar 20, 2023

André Keller, Chief Investment Officer, Helvetia Insurance, explains trends and market conditions in real estate and where opportunities lie.

UK budget 2023: Market reaction tepid to fireworks-free announcements
  • Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023

Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget, with areas for insurers and investors to look at but little detail on inflation and cost-of-living issues.