Conning's 2026 State of the States Report

Conning’s State of the States provides a data‑driven view of U.S. state fiscal health and relative performance for municipal bond investors. Conning maintains a stable outlook overall, but the report highlights bigger year‑over‑year rank movement and growing divergence as revenue growth moderates, reserve levels plateau, migration becomes less supportive, and structural factors—especially cost of living pressures and climate exposure—play a larger role in long‑term fiscal strength.

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.