Conning Publishes 2023 State of the States Municipal Credit Report, Outlook Shifts to “Declining” Despite Improvements as U.S. Economy Expected to Slow

06/14/2023

Conning’s 2023 State of the States report assigns a “declining” outlook to the credit quality of all 50 states and again presents our annual evaluation in a highly interactive format.


Conning's State of the States Report Featured in Bloomberg

06/13/2023

Karel Citroen, Head of Municipal Credit Research, discusses Conning’s 2023 State of the States report in Bloomberg


Mark Saunders Discusses How Strategic Asset Allocation Can Improve Solvency

06/01/2023

Mark Saunders, a Director in the Risk Solutions group, speaks with Insurance Investor about how strategic asset allocation can meet investment goals and improve solvency.


Conning Announces New Head of North America and Other Key Promotions

05/31/2023

Matt Daly, currently head of the corporate and municipal bond teams at the firm, will become Head of Conning North America effective September 30, 2023.


Cindy Beaulieu Discusses Market Opportunities with AM Best

05/25/2023

Cindy Beaulieu, Chair of Conning's Investment Policy Committee, discusses investment trends, opportunities in the market and views on ESG investing in “Critical Issues in Asset Management,” an AM Best TV Special Presentation.


William Pitt Discusses How Tighter Capital Raises the Bar for MGAs with AM Best TV

05/12/2023

William Pitt, a director in the Insurance Research group, speaks with AM Best TV about what’s driving growth in the MGA market, and the latest standards for new MGAs to be successful with tighter capital capacities. 


Alan Dobbins Discusses How Insurers Partner with Smart Device Manufacturers to Mitigate Risk

05/08/2023

Alan Dobbins, a director of insurance research, speaks with AM Best TV about how homes equipped with smart devices can help improve risk management, pricing, and ultimately mitigate risk for insurers.


Conning’s Corporate Pension Annual Review: 2022 - PRTs and Rising Interest Rates Drive Funding Status

05/05/2023

Conning releases its 2022 annual pension plans review looking into the current state of Corporate Pension Plans in the U.S.


Michael Gibbons Discusses the Municipal Bond Market with Reorg

05/05/2023

Michael Gibbons, a managing director who leads municipal bond strategy and trading, discusses the municipal bond market on Reorg’s podcast, The Reorg Primary View


Conning ConnText Podcast: Regional Banks Add to Economic Challenges Due to Rising Interest Rates, Potential Legislation and Real Estate Holdings

05/01/2023

In the Conning ConnText podcast for the second quarter, Rich Sega, Global Chief Investment Strategist, discusses interest rates, bank failures and market challenges in 2023. He is joined by Matt Daly, who heads Conning’s corporate and municipal credit research teams and offers insights on the banking sector, concerns about potential new legislation, and the economic impact.