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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CIO view: why small cap firms are a good bet as the economy recovers
  • Monday, Feb 22, 2021

Max Gokhman, Head of Asset Allocation at Pacific Life Fund Advisors, explains why 2021 will be a positive year for risk assets.

Why IFRS 9 could threaten diversity for insurance investors
  • Thursday, Feb 18, 2021

Matteo Riccardi, Chief Investment Officer at Bipiemme Vita explores why IFRS 9 could mean more volatility on insurance balance sheets.

Climate scenarios: a rigorous framework for managing climate financial risks and opportunities
  • Tuesday, Feb 09, 2021

Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age. It negatively affects ecosystems and economic infrastructure.

Case study: How Generali works to counter low interest rates
  • Monday, Feb 08, 2021

Natalia Soboleva, Lead Investments Governance and Compliance at Generali, explains how the firm approaches real estate investments.

CIO view: Understanding risk dynamics to shape future investments
  • Thursday, Feb 04, 2021

Massimo di Tria, Chief Investment Officer at Cattolica Assicurazioni, explains how investors can achieve the best strategic asset allocation.

CIO view: how to turn a crisis into an investment opportunity
  • Friday, Jan 29, 2021

Ashish Dafria, Chief Investment Officer at Aviva talks low interest rates, central bank policy, and how to spot opportunities.

Insurers: A potent plan of attack for 2021
  • Monday, Jan 25, 2021

Tim Antonelli at Wellington Management lays out several proposed areas of focus to help insurers successfully navigate 2021.

Six market trends set to shake up the insurance investment landscape
  • Thursday, Jan 14, 2021

Jérôme Haegeli, Group Chief Economist at the Swiss Re Institute, explores the themes that will be shaping the global economy in 2021.

The benefits of an allocation to private credit
  • Tuesday, Jan 12, 2021

Albane Poulin, from Aberdeen Standard Investments, discusses how a Multi-sector credit portfolio can deliver high risk-adjusted returns.

Case study: How the Phoenix Group is using private markets to meet business objectives
  • Monday, Jan 04, 2021

Anand Kwatra FIA, Life & Investment Actuary at Phoenix Group explains how the firm is navigating illiquid investments.

Applying ESG to Emerging Market sovereign bond investing
  • Wednesday, Dec 09, 2020

Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Emerging Market Debt team discuss the importance of integrating environmental, social, governance and political (ESGP) factors into emerging market analysis.

Why the time is right for alternative investments
  • Monday, Dec 07, 2020

Enrico Conti, from BancAssurance Popolari, explores the main drivers towards alternative investments.

The challenges and opportunities of individualisation
  • Monday, Dec 07, 2020

Tjitsger Hulshoff, Senior Investment Manager at Aegon, examines the growing trend towards individualisation and what it it means for insurers.

Case study: How Zurich transformed its mail system to make home working a reality
  • Monday, Nov 23, 2020

How a two-week mail digitisation programme helped power a rapid move to remote working for Zurich in the UK.

Case study: How AEGIS Insurance Services is managing ESG
  • Monday, Nov 23, 2020

Rip Reeves, Chief Investment Officer at AEGIS Insurance Services, shares how the firm has adapted to the market volatility caused by the pandemic.