FHLB: Membership, Collateral and Innovative Uses of a Financing Resource for Insurers
09/03/2020
Conning has assembled ideas on ways to leverage Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) financing programs to help insurers make the most of the resource. Insurance membership continues to grow in the FHLB and, while it has long been a resource for larger insurers, smaller and mid-size insurers may also benefit from its capabilities.
Pension Funded Status Tracker July 2020
08/18/2020
The funded status of the average U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plan dropped from 81% to 80% in July. The asset portfolio increased in value as both hedging and growth portfolios witness gains.
Pandemic Furthering Decline in Life Annuity Book Yields and Offering Lessons in Managing Risk
08/06/2020
While the pandemic will likely lead to even lower book yields for life-annuity insurers, Conning suggests that scenario planning – stress-testing portfolios against historical market downturns – may help insurers better understand the range of risks they face.
Q&A: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Conning Holdings Limited (“Conning”)
08/05/2020
A discussion of Conning’s journey to address diversity, equity and inclusion, from its impetus and lessons learned to the important work ahead, with Board member Meryl Hartzband and CEO and Chair of the Board Woody Bradford.
P/C Book Yields Surplus May Slip Further Due to Pandemic Fallout
08/04/2020
While the pandemic will likely lead to even lower book yields for property-casualty insurers and possibly impact surplus, Conning suggests that scenario planning – stress-testing portfolios against historical market downturns – may help insurers better understand the range of risks they face.
Conning ConnText Podcast: Quarterly Investment Outlook
07/30/2020
In his Conning ConnText podcast for the third quarter, Rich offers his insights on capital markets in the “year of incredible contrasts.” He is joined by Steve Webersen, Head of Conning’s Insurance Research group, who discusses how market conditions and industry trends are affecting various insurance industry sectors.
Webinar: Insurers on the Road to Omnichannel
07/28/2020
Conning insurance industry analysts Alan Walters, Rebekah Humphrey and Alan Dobbins offer insight on developing omnichannel capabilities, i.e., a multiplatform channel that allows a seamless customer experience. In this presentation as part of the NAMIC Management Conference, Conning's industry experts highlight the companies that are making good progress, the struggles of those trailing, and the ever-important value of a human touch.
Pension Funded Status Tracker June 2020
07/28/2020
The funded status of the average U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plan improved to 81% in June, a monthly gain of 1%. The asset portfolio increased in value but liabilities also increased, mainly due to a decline in the effective discount rate.
Life Insurance Post-COVID-19: Recovering from the Deluge
06/26/2020
Like a rogue wave, the COVID-19 pandemic caught the world unaware. The webinar “Life Insurance Post-COVID-19: Recovering from the Deluge,” hosted by the ACLI and presented by Conning and Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, offers significant insight into navigating the path forward.
Conning's 2020 State of the States Report
06/16/2020
Conning’s State of the States report is an annual ranking of each of the 50 U.S. states by credit quality. While state credit quality in 2019 was the strongest it had been in a decade, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely force states to make difficult budget decisions. Our report offers insights on how individual states are prepared for the economic downturn.