Conning and Ramius Alternative Solutions Announce Strategic Alliance

“We are highly focused on identifying opportunities for our insurance company clients in non-traditional or alternative asset classes while developing customized solutions that address their unique constraints. We believe the investment strategies we are developing with RASL are truly innovative and will be of considerable value to insurers.”

-Woody Bradford, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark Konyn, CEO of Cathay Conning Asset Management (CCAM),
Highlights Asian Investment Opportunities for Insurers

“For investors outside of the region, what we’re providing is feet on the ground,
understanding local conditions, and access to local opportunities, in a context that they’re
familiar with. We are applying Conning’s global best practices, but applying it in Asia.”

Conning Adds Insurance Industry Veterans Ron Joelson
and David Marks to Board of Directors

"Ron and David both bring impressive strengths to Conning, including their solid track records and extensive experience in shaping and implementing effective policies and investment strategies to benefit the performance of insurance companies,” said Woody Bradford, Chief Executive Officer of Conning."  "We are very pleased to have their support in our efforts to position Conning as an innovative, growing global organization that sets the highest standards within the asset management industry."

Conning's Experts Weigh in on the Low Interest Rate Environment

"Unyielding Yields"

Interest Rate Challenges to Insurance Industry Profitability

Insurance companies are being stressed by continuing low interest rates and this problem is likely to get worse as current investments mature and need to be reinvested at lower rates. Read the white paper to learn about Conning's strategic approach to this challenging environment.

Data source: ©A.M. Best Company—used by permission.
Analyses: Conning Life-Health Forecast & Analysis by Line of Business; Conning Property-Casualty Forecast & Analysis by Line of Insurance
Note: Calculations based on net investment income divided by net investable assets.