The Structural Rise of Structured Products: Parallel Growth Across Insurers and Mutual Funds

Conning’s latest Viewpoint explores how structured credit has transitioned from a specialty sleeve to a core component of fixed-income portfolios for insurers and mutual funds. The appeal lies in higher spread per unit of capital, strong credit enhancement, and predictable amortization—qualities that align with liability-driven portfolios and demand for stable, cash-flow-generating assets.

The Conning Advantage


We have a long history of developing customized solutions for insurance companies and institutional investors leveraging our expertise in both traditional and specialty asset classes.

We emphasize fundamental analysis and develop our own views with our proprietary research capabilities.

Our experienced team and proprietary award-winning risk management models help us develop investment strategies that meet clients’ tolerance for risk.

Our proprietary insurance industry research and consulting adds insight in developing solutions for our clients.

Our client service model offers direct access to investment teams and other professionals.

We have a long history of developing customized solutions for insurance companies and institutional investors leveraging our expertise in both traditional and specialty asset classes.



We emphasize fundamental analysis and develop our own views with our proprietary research capabilities.



Our experienced team and proprietary award-winning risk management models help us develop investment strategies that meet clients’ tolerance for risk.



Our proprietary insurance industry research and consulting adds insight in developing solutions for our clients.



Our client service model offers direct access to investment teams and other professionals.