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.
Swiss Re's Patrick Saner explores what the market forces unique to the DACH region are that investors should be watching.
The pandemic has put pressure on insurers to move swiftly with their investment plans, says, My Chi To, from the State of New York.
The real estate investment universe has emerged from the COVID-19 changed, which will affect how we think about and use commercial real estate.
Sarah Peasey, Neuberger Berman, says the mobilisation of private sector finance is the most important factor in the pursuit of net-zero emissions.
Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer, Phoenix Group, explores how the role of managing insurance capital has shifted for society.
Corrado Pistarino, Chief Investment Officer at Foresters Friendly Society, explores how insurance investors can spot hidden costs.
Negative cash flows, pressure to diversify risk exposures, stricter investment regulations – institutional investors are facing many issues.
abrdn takes a closer look at the characteristics of long-lease real estate in the context of insurers’ asset management requirements.
Christoph Junge, Head of Alternatives at Velliv, explores how asset owners can access private markets and build sustainable portfolios.
James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, explains how insurance investors can create opportunities as the global economy recovers.
Insurers are increasingly looking outside of traditional allocations to improve portfolio returns and returns on capital.
Abid Kazmi, Vice President, Pricing and Analytics, RBC Insurance explains how insurance investors can capitalise in emerging market economies.
Discover the challenges and opportunities coming in 2022. Solvency II review: a good start but do the changes go far enough?
Three big themes - inflation, capital, and ESG are likely to play prominent roles in many insurers’ strategic planning and decisions.
With the Solvency II directive changing the way insurers set aside capital reserves for products, capital-efficient offerings are the way forward.
