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 do changes to Defined Benefit schemes mean for fixed income investors?
  • Friday, Jul 15, 2022

Dr Matthew Connell, Policy and Public Affairs Director, CII, discusses the impact of replacing RPI with CPIH, especially for DB scheme members.

Optimising the core – how insurers can enhance fixed income portfolios
  • Friday, Jul 08, 2022

M&G Investments discusses how asset classes like private credit are becoming an important element in asset allocation decisions.

Why insurance investors need to consider the ‘S’ in ESG
  • Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022

Simona Scarpaleggia, Board Member, EDGE, explores why social factors have been ignored by investors in ESG and how data can get back on track.

CIO View: The biggest investment challenges of 2022
  • Friday, Jul 01, 2022

Liquidity in public markets, and the counterbalance of ETFs could be the most ignored market trends of 2022.

How insurance investors can tackle ESG data and reporting challenges
  • Monday, Jun 27, 2022

Kroum Sourov, ESG Sovereign Investments & Research at Candriam, explores how insurance investors can find commonality in ESG data reporting.

INSURANCE INVESTOR PODCAST: Geopolitical Outlook with Swiss Re's Patrick Saner
  • Monday, Jun 27, 2022

Swiss Re Institute's Head of Macro Strategy, Patrick Saner, gives his views to on 2022's outlook for investments.

CIO view: Understanding the hesitancy around ESG
  • Friday, Jun 24, 2022

ESG has quickly become mainstream, but some elements are lacking the structure and analysis to be an effective investment tool.

Getting to grips with sustainability regulations
  • Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022

Jonathan Walker, Sustainable Investment Manager, Gresham House, explores the sustainability regulations that should be top of mind.

What insurers need to know to compete in investing
  • Monday, Jun 20, 2022

European insurers’ fear of failing is costing them competitiveness, says Dominic Maier, Partner – Head of Fund Investing, AXA Venture Partners.

What insurance investors need to know: best practice guide launched to aid ESG EET Template
  • Friday, Jun 17, 2022

Industry group TISA has unveiled a new tool designed to help navigate templates on ESG data and the reporting of commitments.

How to balance a good ESG strategy with the needs of the business
  • Thursday, Jun 16, 2022

How to balance the effort and resources needed to install a profitable ESG investing strategy without creating a burden.

What are the hidden issues facing investors in private markets?
  • Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022

Chris Palmer from Phoenix Group, explores the issues in private markets that need to be fixed for it to be an attractive proposition.

How the Pension Insurance Company is investing for the future
  • Friday, Jun 10, 2022

Inside the insurer’s three most recent green debt deals.

Obstacles investors should consider regarding unallocated reserves
  • Thursday, Jun 09, 2022

Massimo di Tria, Group Chief Investment Officer, Cattolica Assicurazioni, discusses what insurers need to know with capital allocation issues.

How insurance investors can best instigate ESG processes
  • Monday, Jun 06, 2022

Aileen Mathieson, Group Chief Investment Officer, Aspen, explains the risks that starting an ESG investment scheme can bring up.