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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Solvency 2.5 - A €90 billion reboot?
  • Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021

William Gibbons, Insurance Solutions Director, Mercer, discusses the European Commission’s proposed changes to Solvency II.

Climate risk management for insurers – benchmarking of emerging best practice
  • Monday, Dec 13, 2021

In a collaborative report between Royal London Asset Management and Solvency II Wire we evaluate the current state of climate risk integration.

The next steps for insurers on their road to net zero
  • Friday, Nov 26, 2021

abrdn explores the importance of setting realistic net zero targets that are robust, based on science and achievable.

Why NFU Mutual is investing in small cap equities
  • Monday, Nov 22, 2021

Matthew Grimson, Fund Manager at NFU Mutual, explains why the insurer is targeting small cap equities.

How Phoenix developed its holistic sustainability strategy
  • Thursday, Nov 11, 2021

Sindhu Krishna, Head of Sustainable Investment at Phoenix Group, explores how the insurer set up its sustainability strategy.

The biggest trends in fixed income investing for insurers
  • Thursday, Nov 04, 2021

William Gibbons, Senior Consultant For European Insurance Investment at Mercer examines key investment trends.

Insurance multi-asset outlook —strong but slowing growth: a tale of two narratives
  • Wednesday, Nov 03, 2021

Multi-Asset Insurance Strategist Tim Antonelli and Investment Strategy Analyst Daniel Cook offer insights for insurers at this point in the cycle.

The challenge of investing in private assets
  • Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021

Illiquid deals can enhance portfolios, but are not always easy to execute, finds Natixis Investment Managers.

How Phoenix is using co-investment to access long-dated cash flows
  • Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021

Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer, Phoenix Group, explores some of the key benefits of co-investment.

Why private credit is becoming more attractive to insurance investors
  • Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021

Nathaniel Molinari, Senior Investment Analyst at AEGIS, explains why private credit is positioned favourably despite disruptions.

Building diversified private debt mandates for insurers
  • Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021

Private debt offers a broad and diverse investment universe that is often well-suited to an insurer’s balance sheet.

Case study: Inside an insurer's successful alternative investment strategy
  • Monday, Sep 27, 2021

Anthony Minopoli, Chief Operating Officer at Knights of Columbus, explains how the insurer has built up a successful alternatives strategy.

Case study: How MAPFRE is investing in renewable energy in Spain
  • Thursday, Sep 23, 2021

José Luis Jiménez, Group Chief Investment Officer at MAPFRE, explains the insurer's new partnership with Iberdrola.

How to improve cash forecasting and manage uncertainty
  • Monday, Sep 20, 2021

Christoph Hofstetter, Senior Expert Capital Markets at Vienna Insurance examines how insurance treasurers can make sure they're future-fit.

How to retain talent by adopting digital transformation strategies
  • Sunday, Sep 19, 2021

Dr Zeynep Hizir, Doctor of Business Administration, explains how automation can help insurance companies eliminate manual errors.