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.
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.