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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Why insurers should invest in pools of residential mortgages
  • Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020

Russell Lee, from M&G Investments, discusses the benefits of a strategic allocation to residential mortgages and consumer loans.

Aviva Investors Real Assets Study 2020
  • Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020

Aviva Investors surveyed more than 1,000 global insurers. Find out how they are navigating the unpredictability of the pandemic.

How Allianz is approaching ESG investments
  • Monday, Nov 09, 2020

Gregg Lutz, Head of US Asset Liability Management at Allianz, explores what ESG investing means for him.

What Joe Biden's US election victory means for equity investors
  • Monday, Nov 09, 2020

As Joe Biden is confirmed as President-Elect, Gilles Moëc, AXA Investment Managers, reflects on how equity investors should respond to the win.

How insurers can get operational resilience right
  • Monday, Nov 09, 2020

Professor Gianluca Pescaroli talks through the steps organisations must take to ensure that their operations are truly resilient.

How to invest in fallen angels
  • Monday, Oct 26, 2020

Eric Golberg, Investment Committee Chair at the ELCA Foundation, explores how investors can profit from fallen angels.

The effects of central bank intervention on emerging market asset values
  • Monday, Oct 12, 2020

Randy Brown, Chief Investment Officer, Sun Life, explores what Federal Bank interventions are likely to mean for insurance investors.

The key regulatory challenges for insurance investors
  • Monday, Oct 05, 2020

Arthur Frick, CFA, INV-AIS/Investment Strategy at AXA Konzern AG gives his views on how Solvency II has impacted insurance investors.

Why ESG is growing in importance for insurance investors
  • Monday, Sep 28, 2020

Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer, Phoenix Group, discusses the growing role of ESG investing for insurers.

Case study: How Pool Re has integrated ESG into its investment portfolio
  • Monday, Sep 28, 2020

Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer at Pool Re shares how the organisation is considering climate within its portfolios.

Revisiting private credit: what’s old is new again
  • Friday, Sep 11, 2020

John Simone from Voya Investment Management explores why low interest rates mean private credit is growing in popularity.

Why insurers are flocking to illiquid asset classes
  • Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020

Dr Peter Brodehser, Head of Infrastructure Investments at Talanx Group looks at why illiquid assets are growing in popularity for investors.

Fund financing: an innovative investment solution for insurers
  • Thursday, Aug 27, 2020

Shelley Morrison, Senior Portfolio Manager, at Aberdeen Standard Investments, discusses a customisable investment strategy for insurers.

Exclude or engage: how best to drive ESG improvements
  • Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020

Adam Ruddle, Senior Investment Manager at LV=, explores how to improve ESG investment strategies.

Case study: How one insurer adapted its operations to cope with market volatility
  • Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020

Jos Gilsbers, Head of Balanced Portfolios at ASR Nederland Insurance shares how his firm has dealt with the investment volatility after Covid-19.