Insurers’ investment strategies are constantly evolving in response to, as well as in anticipation of, market, economic, and own organisational changes. Here we provide insight and analysis into the views of market participants and influencers on the latest developments taking place globally and how they have impacted asset allocation, investment, and trading decision-making.
Buy and Maintain strategies can offer investors many of the same benefits of more traditional active funds, while avoiding the pitfalls of passive investing.
Ruth Farrugia, Head of Insurance Asset Management, MetLife Investment Management, discusses the key components of good portfolio management in a ‘higher-for-longer’ environment.
Income strips have always been a popular asset class with insurers but current market dynamics make the opportunity particularly attractive according to M&G.
Siân Barton takes the temperature of the industry ahead of new Solvency UK changes due to be published in the coming months that could alter investments.
US municipal bonds may be worth considering for European insurers portfolios as they can provide a source of diversification and other potential benefits.
Nuveen’s annual EQuilibrium study reveals the latest insurance company asset allocation trends, including where insurers are putting money to work in the energy transition.
Aaron Diefenthaler, Chief Investment Officer, RLI Corp., discusses his approach to investment strategy – and how to achieve returns without complications.
CaixaBank AM Chief Juan Bernal takes on role at Spanish global player after top table reshuffle.
Tim Antonelli, Head of Insurance Multi-Asset Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Wellington Management, shares his multi-asset views and offers ideas on areas that may be worth a look.
Christopher Brown, Head of Securitised Products, T. Rowe Price, and Michael Hackmann, Vice President of Investments, Shelter Insurance, discuss securitised assets among wider fixed income trends.
Justin Hook, Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Legal & General, discusses how allocation to capacity-challenged areas fits into an insurance investment portfolio.
Private markets remain a staunch favourite of global insurers in 2024, despite private debt challenges that could impact strategies in the next 12 months.
Adam Gileski, Director, Public Fixed Income, Swiss Re, discusses the trends around fixed income as an investment sector – the challenges and opportunities in 2024.
Todd Campbell, CEO of Builders Insurance Group, discusses the challenges and opportunities around being a high growth company, and what this means for portfolio management strategies.
Laura Sarlo, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance, shares her views on the geopolitical trends impacting emerging market investments.