Insights

These views and opinions are those of the authors at the time of writing, may be subject to change, are for informational purposes only, and they should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation for the purchase or sale of securities by Conning. The information may not be current and Conning has no obligation to provide any updates or changes. Individual portfolio management teams for Conning may have views and opinions and/or make investment decisions that, in certain instance, may not always be consistent with the views and opinions expressed therein. While any third-party data used is considered reliable, its accuracy is not guaranteed.

Investment Grade CLO Tranches for Insurers: A Relativist’s Guide

06/12/2024

In this Viewpoint co-authored with affiliate Octagon Credit Investors, Conning discusses the opportunities for insurers in floating-rate debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations, particularly tranches with investment grade ratings.


06/04/2024

Conning’s 2024 State of the States report features a highly interactive format that allows you to dive into the data that drives our annual evaluation of the credit quality of all 50 U.S. states.


The Long Game of Inflation – Dynamic Portfolio Strategies

05/09/2024

Dynamic portfolio strategies may help insurers improve portfolio performance during periods of elevated inflation and interest rates and can help them better prepare as market conditions evolve, reports Yazeed Abu-Sa’a from the Insurance Solutions team.


Peer Analysis: An Opportunity to Enhance Investment Portfolio Value 

03/26/2024

Matt Reilly and Lauren Forando of Insurance Solutions explain the value of comparing your investment portfolio to those of competitors and discuss Conning’s peer review process and analysis.


Esoteric ABS: Opportunities for Yield and Portfolio Diversification Amid Market Volatility

03/07/2024

Mike Nowakowski, Head of Structured Securities, discusses esoteric asset-backed securities (ABS) and how the asset class may benefit insurance investment portfolios.


Building a Positive Relationship with Negative IMR

02/14/2024

In this webinar, the Conning Insurance Solutions team discusses approaches to navigating the current environment, industry impacts with the IMR rule change and strategies for value creation.


Conning Risk Assessment Survey of U.S. Insurers

01/23/2024

U.S. insurers are optimistic about investment markets in 2024 and expect to take on more investment risk, according to a fall 2023 survey of U.S. insurance decision makers commissioned by Conning. The survey also found that insurers think the benefits of adding artificial intelligence tools to the investment process are worth the risks.


2024 Investment Themes To Watch: Navigating Elections, Fed Moves and Fundamentals

01/18/2024

Experts from Conning and affiliate Octagon Credit Investors discuss the many factors shaping the investment environment for insurers as the new year unfolds.