The Conning Commentary: December 2023
12/20/2023
The December Conning Commentary forecasts continued premium growth across the U.S. life-annuity and property-casualty sectors in 2024, along with positive net operating results and net income. To read the issue, click here.
Investment Outlook 2024: Focus on Quality As a Mild Recession Looms
11/10/2023
Rich Sega, Global Chief Investment Strategist, discusses the 2024 investment outlook and strategies to help insurers navigate a challenging environment.
Inflation Modeling Revisited: Part Two
11/07/2023
In part two of his series on inflation, Matt Lightwood discusses the key factors of model performance as well as the importance—and challenges—of using historical data.
Webinar: CLOs in the Current Market Environment - Opportunities & Outlook
10/04/2023
Octagon Credit Investors, a Conning affiliate, discusses the state of the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market in a webinar titled “CLOs in the Current Market Environment: Opportunities & Outlook,” featuring Gretchen Lam, CFA, and Lauren Law, CFA, moderated by Doug McDermott. The presenters also share their perspectives on potential opportunities and risks against a backdrop of higher-for-longer interest rates.
Energy Markets 2050: Alternatives Growing Fast but Hydrocarbons Retain Dominance
09/19/2023
Marcus McGregor and Conning’s commodities research team examine the potential future of energy markets and where investment opportunities may lie.
The Value of Commercial Real Estate in Insurers' Portfolios
08/21/2023
Matt Reilly, Insurance Solutions, outlines the unique features of commercial real estate and explains why insurers should consider an allocation.
Webinar: Buildings for the Future: Commercial Real Estate Opportunities for Insurers
07/20/2023
Large insurers have enjoyed the benefits of commercial real estate in their portfolios for many years. The asset class could potentially benefit small and mid-size firms as well. This webinar focuses on helping insurers better understand the asset class and learn how commercial real estate may benefit insurance portfolios, with insights about the asset class from Conning’s newest affiliate, Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C.
State of the States 2023
06/14/2023
Conning’s 2023 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.