Insights from Insurance Research
Beyond the Text is a Conning podcast that features insights from its Insurance Research Department. Hosted by Alyssa Gittleman, Head of Marketing & Communications at Conning. Alyssa will invite analysts and guests to provide insights on recent publications and emerging industry trends.
Beyond the Text is intended to provide just that: going beyond Conning’s typical research. Conning’s analysts have deep industry knowledge and come from various backgrounds providing a greater level of context on industry trends for insurance professionals.
Navigating Growth and Complexity: The Future of Life and Annuity Reinsurance
The newest episode of Beyond the Text explores the evolving landscape of life and annuity reinsurance, emphasizing its growing role in insurers’ strategies for managing growth capital and long-term risk. Richard Sbaschnig and Scott Hawkins provide insights into market trends, including the shift from niche balance sheet tools to core business enablers, the rise of offshore reinsurance, particularly in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, and the increasing influence of alternative asset managers and private capital. They also address heightened regulatory scrutiny, the importance of compliance and robust structures, and emerging opportunities in international markets.
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