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.
As monetary policies return to normal, insurance companies must plan for higher interest rates.
Evan Fire, Chief Information & Operations Officer, Pzena Investment Management explains why data management is a threat to operational efficiency.
Naïm Abou-Jaoudé explores how the insurance asset management industry is responding to macro conditions.
Nicholas Gartside, Chief Investment Officer for Munich Re, discusses how insurers are managing and utilising excess capital.
Honor Fell, Head of Responsible Investment with Redington explains how the consultancy rates managers when it comes to ESG.
Industry experts discuss how diversification and asset allocation have changed in response to Solvency II.
Jakob Carlsson, Chief Financial Officer at Lansforsakringar, discusses the impacts of consistently low interest rates on insurance investing.
Linda Mastrobattisto, Chief Data Officer, Conning, explains how third-party fund managers are adapting to a globalised world and maintaining data integrity.
Atanas Christev, Head of Investment, Direct Line talks about when outsourcing investments is the right strategy for insurers.
Ruth Farrugia, Head of EMEA Portfolio Management, MetLife explains why a low yield environment has seen a growing interest in alternatives.
Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy at the Bank of England examines how insurers can evaluate and manage risks.
Alan Sheppard from the Bank of England explains how the Prudential Regulatory Authority will encourage sustainable investment behaviour.
Jeffrey Franks, Director of the IMF Europe Office looks at how financial markets can help deal with geopolitical risks.
Three Chief Investment Officers give their views on how decreasing IPOs and a shift towards private markets is changing their investment strategies.
Three Chief Investment Officers examine how rising rates might impact liquidity constraints.