INSURANCE INVESTOR PODCAST: Geopolitical Outlook with Swiss Re Institute's Patrick Saner

Swiss Re Institute's Head of Macro Strategy, Patrick Saner, gives his views to on 2022's outlook for investments and what insurers need to look out for going forward.

CIO view: Understanding the hesitancy around ESG

ESG has quickly become mainstream, but some elements are lacking the structure and analysis to be an effective investment tool, says Foresters Friendly Society's CIO, Corrado Pistarino.

Changing mindsets: what insurers need to know to compete in investing

European insurers’ fear of failing, and their tech hesitancy, is costing them competitiveness, explains Dominic Maier, Head of Fund Investing, AXA Venture Partners.

What are the hidden issues facing investors in private markets?

Chris Palmer, Head of Illiquid Asset Origination, Phoenix Group, explores the issues that need solutions in private markets to be an attractive proposition for more stakeholders.

How the Pension Insurance Company is investing for the future

Inside the insurer’s three most recent green debt deals

Obstacles investors should consider regarding unallocated reserves

Massimo di Tria, Group Chief Investment Officer, at Cattolica Assicurazioni, discusses what insurers need to be aware of with capital allocation issues.

How insurance investors can best instigate ESG processes

Aileen Mathieson, Group Chief Investment Officer, Aspen, explains the risks that starting an ESG investment scheme can bring up and how to best integrate operational processes.

How to overcome challenges in ESG alternative investing

Maria Long, Research & Content Director, Standards Board For Alternative Investments, shares her views on the alternative asset classes best suited for ESG, how investors can avoid problems, and ...

How investors can avoid the pitfalls of diversification in portfolios

Erik Vynckier, Non-Executive Director, Foresters Friendly Society, explains how diversification has affected private markets - and whether you can diversify too much.

How technology can assist the investment process in reinsurance transactions

Insurance has been accused of being slow to modernise and embrace technology, but the benefits if they decided to accept digitisation could be many.

How should insurance investors react to interest rates and inflationary pressures?

Bruno Servant, CEO, Vincent Chaigneau, Head of Research, and Antonio Cavarero, Head of Investments, at Generali Insurance Asset Management, give their thoughts on the fiscal and regulatory pressu...

Methods for insurance investors to mitigate high inflation pressures

Rip Reeves, Chief Investment Officer, at AEGIS, explains his strategies to combat against the effects of higher inflation.

The complexity of private markets: what insurance investors need to know

Tobias Winter, Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, UNIQA, discusses what investors should consider before diving in to private markets, from the admin burden to ESG.

Insurance Investor: News round-up

A quick guide for all the news you may have missed in the investment space for insurers.

How insurance investors can look to secure growth in current market conditions

Antonio Cavarero, Head of Investments, and Vincent Chaigneau, Head of Research, at Generali Insurance Asset Management, explain effects of geopolitical pressures in H2 2022.

ESG lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kay Hope, Head Of ESG Research For Global Fixed Income, Bank Of America, examines what the war in Ukraine can teach us about how to build scalable and workable ESG strategies.

ESG trends that insurance investors need to know

Randy Brown, Chief Investment Officer, Sun Life, explains why we need a better understanding of ESG across the industry.

Unprecedented times call for (un)fixed income

We’re living through a period of unparalleled disruption – inflationary pressure, rate hikes, market volatility and geopolitical shocks. As we face these new realities, we think taking an unfixed...

How insurers can support the ESG goals of institutional investors

ESG’s effect on institutional investors' goals is still yet to be fully understood but it could change them drastically, according to experts at a recent webinar.

Solvency II review to strengthen insurance sector

Now awaiting passage into law is a major review of the 2016 Solvency II regulation governing the solvency capital requirements (SCR) of European insurers. The amendments proposed by the European ...

How insurance investors can get the most from the private asset markets

Tobias Winter, Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, UNIQA, explains how private markets can reduce volatility but comes with drawbacks around increased complexity and administration.

How insurance investors can mitigate effects of fiscal and monetary policy

Madison Tse, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Guggenheim Investments, explains what the industry can do about low insurance portfolio return forecasts.

How insurance investors are thinking about private debt allocations

Seven insurance investors and asset allocation experts share how they are thinking about private debt in 2022

How investment prospects for insurers in the APAC region are changing

Stephen Metcalfe, Chief Capital Officer at Prudential, discusses changing from low interest rates, high inflation, and new technology in Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

How important is portfolio diversification post Covid-19?

Douglas Nicol, Head of Shareholder Assets, Scottish Widows, explains how a good diversification strategy can help in times of stress.

PIMCO: Cyclical Outlook – Anti-Goldilocks

Despite the many unknowns, PIMCO’s Cyclical Outlook covers five main conclusions for the economy over the next six-to-12- months. Learn more about PIMCO’s views and how they are applying these vi...

What does normal investing look like in the post-pandemic insurance market?

Kay Swinburne, Vice Chair of Financial Services at KPMG, discusses how the industry can move on from a distorted insurance market.

Seven insurance investors and asset allocation experts discuss and debate the challenges in accessing private debt, how to overcome cross-border difficulties and what role alternative credit can ...

The greatest challenges facing the retirement market and how to solve them

Michelle Darracott, Chief Strategy Officer at Smart Pension, explores how technology can help institutional investors solve some of the challenges facing retirees today

How insurers can spot barriers to long-term investments

Chris Palmer, Head of Illiquid Assets Origination, at Phoenix Group, explains the situation around less liquid asset investment in the post-Covid marketplace.

A US insurer’s roadmap for navigating the new RBC regs

With the NAIC’s latest revisions to risk-based capital (RBC) charges now on the books, what should US insurers be focused on moving forward? And how have the relative value propositions across fi...

How insurers can do good work in impact investing

James Pearson, Head of Impact and Responsible Investment at QBE, discusses how investment strategies for insurers need to work in the post-COP26 business environment.

Three perspectives on how ESG is developing and why it’s important for institutional investors

Three institutional investors share their views on ESG issues and give a flavour of what they’ll be speaking about at the ESG Investment Summit, North America

How insurance investors can adapt to changing market headwinds

The insurance investment market has changed rapidly over the past few years with a once in a century pandemic. Randy Brown, CIO, of Sun Life, says he believes that we have hit an inflection point...

How should investors plan for the short-term risk in the post-pandemic market?

Swiss Re's Patrick Saner explores what the market forces post-pandemic unique to the DACH region are that investors should be mindful of.

How strategic asset allocation can work in a net-zero world

Opportunities in strategic asset allocation are varied but require knowledge of industries and regulatory frameworks, says Sarah Peasey, of Neuberger Berman. She says the mobilisation of private ...

Inside Real Estate: Annual strategy outlook for 2022

The real estate investment universe has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic altered by a shift in human behavior. In the past two years we have changed the way we work, live, and play, which will ...

How insurers can adapt their portfolios in a volatile market

Market volatility and a changing landscape have created a series of new issues that the insurance investment community must learn to navigate, says Gary Zhu.

How insurers can benefit from a sustainable transition

Insurers are being subjected to increasing expectations around transitioning their businesses – including their investments – towards a more sustainable approach.In Clear Path Analysis’s recently

How can investors manage ESG and sustainability risk

Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer, Phoenix Group, explores how the role of managing insurance capital has shifted for society.

How insurance investors can better understand fees and cost structures

Corrado Pistarino, Chief Investment Officer at Foresters Friendly Society, explores how insurance investors can spot hidden costs and how current fee structures can be improved

Diversified Private Markets – A source of illiquidity premiums

Negative cash flows, pressure to diversify risk exposures, stricter investment regulations – institutional investors are facing many issues. These are also making holding listed equities harder, ...

Economist view: Why rising interest rates and inflation are key trends to watch and how insurance investors can prepare

James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, explains how insurance investors can create opportunities as the global economy recovers

Four insurance portfolio allocation themes for 2022 and beyond

In today’s investment landscape, insurers are increasingly looking outside of traditional allocations to improve portfolio returns and returns on capital.

How insurance investors can spot missed opportunities in emerging markets

Abid Kazmi, Vice President, Pricing and Analytics, RBC Insurance how insurance investors can capitalise on ESG, Real Estate and private debt in emerging market economies

2022 Insurance Outlook: Three transition year themes — inflation, capital, ESG

Wellington Management’s Insurance Multi-Asset Strategist Tim Antonelli believes 2022 could be a year of transition for the global insurance industry, with the three big themes of inflation, capit...

Why NFU Mutual is investing in small cap equities

Matthew Grimson, Fund Manager at NFU Mutual, explains why the insurer is targeting small cap equities and how the asset class fits into the wider investment strategy

The biggest trends in fixed income investing for insurers

William Gibbons, Senior Consultant For European Insurance Investment at Mercer examines key investment trends including the shift to alternatives, the growing importance of ESG and the impact of ...

Insurance multi-asset outlook —strong but slowing growth: a tale of two narratives

Markets appear to be caught between two hard-to-reconcile narratives: The pace of economic growth looks poised to slow, but the level of growth is likely to stay relatively strong. Multi-Asset In...

The challenge of investing in private assets

Illiquid deals can enhance portfolios, but are not always easy to execute, finds Natixis Investment Managers.

Why private credit is becoming more attractive to insurance investors

Nathaniel Molinari, Senior Investment Analyst at AEGIS explains why private credit is positioned favorably despite the disruptions of COVID

Building diversified and flexible private debt mandates for insurers.

Private debt offers a broad and diverse investment universe that is often well-suited to an insurer’s balance sheet. We believe that a well-constructed, diversified private debt portfolio, manage...

Case study: How MAPFRE is investing in renewable energy in Spain

José Luis Jiménez, Group Chief Investment Officer at MAPFRE, explains the insurer's new partnership with Iberdrola and why social investing is a priority for the future

Juggling E, S and G: how insurers respond to the different aspects of sustainable investment.

In 2020, Aberdeen Standard Investments commissioned in-depth research across Europe. The aim was to investigate how insurance investors are responding to environmental, social and governance (ESG...

Case study: How Phoenix Group is tackling illiquid investments

Anand Kwatra, Investment Risk Manager at Phoenix Group, shares the insurer's illiquids journey so far including challenges faced across the way and lessons learnt

The Insurer Investment Management Insights by Invesco

Invesco’s latest issue of the Insurer Investment Management Insights has just been published, keeping European insurers in the know about the latest developments affecting the insurance industry.

Sustainable investing for insurers – 50 shades of green?

While regulatory developments to date have not directly required insurers to adopt a greener approach, the implicit messages are clear – investment approaches need to change to help mitigate clim...

Will Tapering Lead to Rising Interest Rates?

With growth forecasts for the US being raised, the labour market recovering, and inflation rates peaking around 5%, more and more investors and policy makers are urging the Federal Reserve to tap...

How insurance investors can tackle non-traditional asset classes

Kirill Savrassov, Senior Vice-President & CEO, Pheonix CRetro explores whether traditional asset classes are still meeting returns targets and what could potentially replace them moving forwards

Unpacking the investment opportunities in U.S Commercial Real Estate

John Murray, the head of PIMCO’s global private commercial real estate investment team, discusses the current state of CRE and where PIMCO sees opportunity and risk.

ESG and insurance: continuous improvement

In 2020, Aberdeen Standard Investments commissioned in-depth research across Europe’s five largest insurance markets: the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. The full report covers curren...

Cash dethroned: reallocation opportunities for insurers under Solvency II

Exploring the reallocation of cash holdings to potentially higher-yielding defensive assets, without incurring excessive risks or capital costs under Solvency II

Not to "D?" How about value-add real estate?

Last quarter we touched on the “D” word – Development investing. If that is not a fit for your firm, the next best higher yield alternative is to invest in value-add real estate, sometimes with o...

Matching global equity with the Social Development Goals

Johannes Probst, Portfolio Manager Equities, explains this approach, which puts SDG and return factors in an optimal relationship in the portfolio.

CIO view: why we’re not quite there on the reflation trade… yet

Anthony “Tony” Minopoli, President and Chief Investment Officer, shares how Knights of Columbus is thinking about reflation and why it cannot be considered in a vacuum

A stigmatised sector - our outlook for U.S. hotel investment

By William Pattison, Head of Real Estate Research & Strategy at Metlife Investment Management

Insurance Multi-Asset Outlook - Rising rates: threat or opportunity for insurers?

Wellington Management Multi-Asset Insurance Strategist Tim Antonelli and Investment Strategy Analyst Daniel Cook argue that now may be an opportune time for insurers to adopt a more pro-risk stan...

Getting to grips with investing in Africa

Thabo Ncalo, Head of the Investment Strategy Team at Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA), explores why Africa is a good fit for insurance investors and how firms can tackle ESG concerns in the...

New research highlights the buy-side’s lack of agility to respond to market volatility

SimCorp and Chartis recently interviewed and surveyed senior decision makers at world-leading investment management firms to learn the importance of having a comprehensive view of their portfolio...

The benefits and challenges of distressed debt investing for insurers

The main advantages to be gained from distressed debt investing include capital efficiency, risk and return diversification and high cash income, says Eddy Verbiest, former Assets & Liabilities M...

Case study: How NN Group is tackling its responsible investment goals

Jelle van der Giessen, Chief Investment Officer of NN Group, explains how the insurer is facing up to climate change, the trick to overcoming data challenges and how to tackle ESG across differen...

“Agility is not only a concept” – why being nimble is critical for insurers

Jean-Philippe Oliver, Group Investment, Financing & Procurement Director at Coface explains why ESG, cash management and agility are the three main trends influencing insurance investment strateg...

How insurers can act strategically to survive 15 more years of low yield

Christian Dahmen, Chief Risk Officer, NewRe explains why fiscal policy interventions mean decades more of low yields, how Covid-19 has impacted emerging markets and the role of illiquids in insur...

Case study: How MAPFRE is making sure that it embodies sustainability principles

Mónica Zuleta Díaz, MAPFRE’s Group Head of Sustainability, outlines the specific steps the firm took when developing its sustainability framework and how barriers were broken down

Investment Outlook 2021 – meeting the post-Covid challenges

In the wake of Covid-19, many insurers were initially reluctant to make strategic changes to their investment policies (particularly in ‘risking up’ asset portfolios) until there was more confide...

CIO view: why small cap firms are a good bet as the economy recovers

Max Gokhman, Head of Asset Allocation at Pacific Life Fund Advisors – part of Pacific Life, explains why 2021 will be a positive year for risk assets, why the firm is focused on the US, and why n...

Climate scenarios: a rigorous framework for managing climate financial risks and opportunities

Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age. Its physical manifestations are negatively affecting ecosystems, human health, and economic infrastructure. And much more disruptive outco...

Case study: How Generali is focusing on real estate to counter low interest rates

Natalia Soboleva, Lead Investments Governance and Compliance at Generali, explains how the firm approaches real estate investments and why the asset class is particularly attractive in the curren...

CIO view: Understanding risk dynamics to shape future investments

Massimo di Tria, Chief Investment Officer at Cattolica Assicurazioni - Società Cooperativa explains the top priorities for insurance investors to achieve strategic asset allocation

CIO view: how to turn a crisis into an investment opportunity

Ashish Dafria, Chief Investment Officer at Aviva talks low interest rates, central bank policy and how to spot opportunities amidst the pandemic

Looking at the notable evolutions in the insurance investment industry

By Steve Doire CPA, CFA, CPCU, Strategic Platform and Client Advisor at Clearwater Analytics

Insurers: A potent plan of attack for 2021

In this video and companion paper, Multi-Asset Insurance Strategist Tim Antonelli at Wellington Management lays out several proposed areas of focus to help insurers successfully navigate 2021.

Rethinking market and reference data management

Why buy-side firms who want to succeed must rethink their data management strategy

What does the Covid-19 vaccine announcement mean for the global economy

Jérôme Haegeli, Group Chief Economist at the Swiss Re Institute explores the structural themes that will be shaping the global economy in 2021 and beyond

How Direct Line is tackling climate change in its bond portfolio

Jim Hardie, Director of Investment Management & Treasury at Direct Line Group explains how the insurer has developed a climate agreement framework to tackle carbon emissions

Applying ESG to EM sovereign bond investing

Aberdeen Standard Investments’ Emerging Market Debt team discuss the importance of integrating environmental, social, governance and political (ESGP) factors into emerging market analysis.

The challenges and opportunities of individualisation

Tjitsger Hulshoff, Senior Investment Manager and Fiduciary Adviser at Aegon, examines the growing trend towards individualisation and what it it means for insurers

Case study: How AEGIS Insurance Services is managing volatility

Rip Reeves, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer at AEGIS Insurance Services shares how the firm has adapted to the market volatility caused by the coronavirus pandemic and how the firm is thinki...

Aviva Investors Real Assets Study 2020

Aviva Investors surveyed more than 1,000 global insurers and pension funds across 34 countries, managing over €2 trillion in assets. Find out how they are navigating the challenges and opportunit...

How insurers can get operational resilience right

Professor Gianluca Pescaroli, Assistant Professor in Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience, University College London’s Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction talks through the ste...

How Allianz is approaching ESG investments

Gregg Lutz, Head of US Asset Liability Management at Allianz explores what ESG investing means for him, how the pandemic has impacted responsible investments and what changes the firm has made to...

How to invest in fallen angels

Eric Golberg, Investment Committee Chair at the ELCA Foundation explores how investors can profit from fallen angels and the trick to managing associated risks

Case study: How Pool Re has integrated ESG into its investment portfolio

Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer at Pool Re shares how the organisation is looking at ESG investments and the steps it is taking to consider climate within its portfolios.

Why ESG is growing in importance for insurance investors

Michael Eakins, Chief Investment Officer of the Phoenix Group, explores the growing role of ESG investing for insurers and some practical tips for embedding ESG strategies successfully

Why insurers are flocking to illiquid asset classes

Dr. Peter Brodehser, Head of Infrastructure Investments at Talanx Group looks at why illiquid assets are growing in popularity for insurance investors

Fund financing: an innovative investment solution for insurers

Shelley Morrison, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fund Financing at Aberdeen Standard Investments, discusses an innovative and customisable investment strategy for insurers who are seeking to extract g...

Exclude or engage: how best to drive ESG improvements

Adam Ruddle, Senior Investment Manager at LV= explores how to improve ESG investment strategies and whether it is better to boycott or collaborate

Video: the global economic trends affecting insurance investors

Tera Allas, director of research and economics at McKinsey & Co explores how coronavirus has affected the global economy and which key trends will shape society in the future

The top drivers for insurance portfolio construction

BancAssurance Popolari's Enrico Conti describes the seven core factors that insurance investors must consider when it comes to portfolio construction

How regulation is driving ESG investment strategy

Tim Walker, chief risk officer, at Catalina Re examines how regulatory requirements affect ESG investment strategy and how insurers should consider climate within portfolios

How to integrate ESG factors into investment decision-making

Simon Whistler, Senior Specialist - Infrastructure, Principles for Responsible Investment, explores some of the pros and cons of ESG investing and looks at how the investment industry is adopting...

How to make the most of investing in emerging market equities

Eugene Nivorozhkin, Associate Professor in Finance, University College London, explains how to maximise the potential of Emerging Market opportunities over the long-term through market cycles and...

From MiFID II to SM&CR: how firms can deal with regulatory change

Anthony King, COO at Charles Taylor Investment Management explores how implementing regulatory frameworks can lead to cost-efficiencies

Why ESG investing is more than a "fad" for insurers

The three biggest risks for insurance investors that ignore ESG

The case for insurance investors increasing risk management budgets

Jos Gijsbers, Head of Balanced Portfolios at ASR Nederland explains why insurance asset managers should step up risk management budget and capabilities in order to time and combine factors

Avoiding greenwashing: how to get ESG investing right

Ken Bertsch, Executive Director at the Council of Institutional Investors explores how investors can look beyond the ESG hype to create real value

Head to head: should insurers opt for active or passive investments

Three chief investment officers at insurance companies explain their views on active versus passive strategies

The big question – how much of an insurer’s investment portfolio should be outsourced?

Three insurance company CIOs explain how they make investment outsourcing decisions, what level of outsourcing is right and which asset classes need to be kept in house.

Why ESG investing means profits and pride

Meg Voorhes, Director of Research, Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment explores the benefits of ESG investing and why sustainability often indicates good management

The macro environment for the insurance asset management industry

Keith Skeoch, chief executive officer at Aberdeen Standard Investments discusses how the insurance market is evolving and what seismic changes in the industry could mean for investors

Five trends shaping investment markets

Chris Iggo, CIO Core Investments at AXA Investment Managers explores how Coronavirus is affecting markets and some of the long-term global trends facing investors.

Case study: How AIG makes outsourcing decisions

Jeremy Baldwin, Chief Investment Officer at AIG explains how the firm decides what to outsource and what to keep in house

EIOPA view: what’s next for Solvency II?

With Solvency II currently under review, Justin Wray, Deputy Head of Policy of EIOPA, updates insurers on the issues shaping the assessment and what could happen next.

Reassessing relationships with managers - the trick to getting outsourcing right

Ian Coulman, chief investment officer at Pool Re explores why a shift toward more esoteric asset classes might see insurers outsourcing more often

Getting to grips with emerging market investing

Mike LeBel a Senior Investment Analyst at Mercer looks at the challenges of investing in emerging markets and how the asset class can be used for longer-term strategies

Why insurance investors must always have a 'plan B'

Mikael Huldt, Head of Alternative Investments, AFA Insurance explores why the issues with overlapping risks in a diversified portfolio and how to overcome them

The world in 2019 – an interview with the IMF

Jeffrey Franks, Director of the Europe Office and Senior Resident Representative to the EU with the International Monetary Fund discusses some of the key risks facing financial markets.

How COIN is making insurance impact investing a reality in California

In 2019, direct investments by insurance companies through the COIN program increased by 17-fold, Sukh Randhawa, CIO, California Department of Insurance, explains how it has revolutionised social...

Pan-European distribution post Brexit: how are firms positioning themselves?

Richard Day, COO at Montlake examines why firms are likely to lose Mifid distribution passports after Brexit and the strategies they are using to overcome this

Case study - managing regulation in a multinational portfolio

Raman Srivastava, Chief Investment Officer at Great-West Life explains how the insurer is dealing with Brexit and other regulatory pressures

Is it time for insurers to adopt an outsourced CIO model?

Two investment experts discuss whether insurers could adopt a fiduciary management approach in a post Solvency II universe

Getting to grips with hedge funds, ESG and infrastructure investing

Mikael Huldt, Head of Alternative Investments, AFA Forsakring AB discusses the role illiquid assets play in institutional investment portfolios

How insurers can build a successful loans investment strategy

Jelle van der Giessen, Chief Investment Officer, NN Group explores why insurance investors should consider private markets and the best way to build a successful loans strategy

Why ESG investing goes hand in hand with better returns

Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO of Candriam and Chairman of New York Life Investments International explores the role of ESG and the intersection between financial returns and sustainability

Dealing with poor performance - how to fire or change investment managers

Open communication is critical for dealing with underperformance of delegated investment providers, says Rip Reeves, Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer, AEGIS Insurance Services

Case study: how one insurer has prepared to avoid a liquidity crisis

Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer at Pool Re explains how the reinsurer’s investment strategy is designed to avoid an unexpected liquidity crisis

How to optimise liquidity and diversify asset allocation to drive returns

Insurance Investor speaks to Ed Palmer, EMEA Chief Investment Officer at Metlife about the promises and pitfalls of illiquid assets

The Brexit effect - which asset classes are most at risk from political upheaval

How Brexit is impacting some of the most popular asset classes among insurance investors and how diversification strategies can help overcome political upheaval

How the insurance asset management industry is responding to consolidation and competition

Naïm Abou-Jaoudé, CEO of Candriam and Chairman of New York Life Investments International explores the macro environment and how the insurance asset management industry is responding

The difficulty with hedging against interest rate rises

As monetary policies return to normal, insurance companies must plan for higher interest rates, says Dr. Olaf Sleijpen, a Management Board Member at EIOPA

What historically high cash reserves mean for the global economy and how can insurers plan cash deployment

Nicholas Gartside, Chief Investment Officer for Munich Re, provides an insight into the key considerations insurers are grappling with in how to manage and utilise excess capital

How to tell if ESG is fully integrated into a fixed income investment strategy

Honor Fell, Head of Responsible Investment with Redington talks about how the consultancy rates managers when it comes to ESG and the four stages of manager evaluation.

Why insurers are turning to alternative assets in a hunt for yield

Ruth Farrugia, Head of EMEA Portfolio Management, MetLife explains why a low yield environment has seen interest in alternatives grow.

Understanding the biggest risks when operating in a low interest rate environment

Jakob Carlsson, Chief Financial Officer at Lansforsakringar discusses the impacts of consistently low interest rates on insurance investing.

Asset allocation in a post-Solvency II world

Two investment experts debate how diversification and asset allocation have changed in response to Solvency II.

How private capital can help solve global economic issues – an interview with the IMF

Jeffrey Franks, Director of the IMF Europe Office looks at how financial markets can help deal with geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty and even the Brexit effect

The dangers facing financial institutions – an interview with the IMF

Jeffrey Franks, Director of the IMF Europe Office discusses the problems with geopolitical risk and how ageing economies could spell fiscal trouble for the UK and US

Promoting a sustainable future – why the regulator is stepping up on climate change

Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy at the Bank of England explains how the Prudential Regulatory Authority will encourage sustainable investment.

How to avoid concentration risk in times of political uncertainty

Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy at the Bank of England examines how insurers can evaluate and manage risks against the backdrop of political unpredictability

Do rising rates mean CIOs must think differently about illiquid investing

Three Chief Investment Officers examine how rising rates might impact liquidity constraints and whether asset owners might shy away from illiquids

Why CIOs are shifting towards private market investing

Three Chief Investment Officers give their views on how decreasing Initial Public Offerings and a shift towards private markets is changing their investment strategies

How insurers can use alternatives to generate yield in a low rate environment

David Rule, Executive Director for Insurance Supervision at the Bank of England explores the role alternative investments can plan in a low-rate environment

Looking to the future: how Solvency II is impacting the insurance asset management industry

Eberhard Müller, Former Chief Risk Officer and Managing Director at Hannover Re examines how solvency II regulations could impact insurance investment over the next 10 years

How insurers can find yield in a low interest rate environment

Zurich Insurance and Gjensidige explain how they diversified investment risk to meet the challenges of a low yield economic environment.

How insurers are making sure asset management strategies are fit for purpose

Two experts explain how insurance firms can make sure they choose the most effective investment objectives.

“Diversification is the only free lunch”

Daniel Blamont, Head of Investment Strategy at Phoenix Group talks about the best strategies when it comes to diversifying investment portfolios

The decline of public markets and rise of private markets

Elisabeth de Fontenay, Associate Professor at Duke University discusses what a 30 year decline in IPOs in the US means for insurers