Private Placements: Aiming for Greater Yields, Downside Protection and Customized Cash Flows

Private placements are gaining traction among insurers seeking higher yields and greater control over their portfolios. In Conning’s latest Viewpoint, “Private Placements: Aiming for Greater Yields, Downside Protection and Customized Cash Flows,” we explore how this asset class can offer yield premiums, robust investor protections, and tailored maturities that align with insurers’ liability needs.

The Conning Advantage


We have a long history of developing customized solutions for insurance companies and institutional investors leveraging our expertise in both traditional and specialty asset classes.

We emphasize fundamental analysis and develop our own views with our proprietary research capabilities.

Our experienced team and proprietary award-winning risk management models help us develop investment strategies that meet clients’ tolerance for risk.

Our proprietary insurance industry research and consulting adds insight in developing solutions for our clients.

Our client service model offers direct access to investment teams and other professionals.

We have a long history of developing customized solutions for insurance companies and institutional investors leveraging our expertise in both traditional and specialty asset classes.



We emphasize fundamental analysis and develop our own views with our proprietary research capabilities.



Our experienced team and proprietary award-winning risk management models help us develop investment strategies that meet clients’ tolerance for risk.



Our proprietary insurance industry research and consulting adds insight in developing solutions for our clients.



Our client service model offers direct access to investment teams and other professionals.