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AIRG vs. GOES: Efficient Portfolio Analysis

08/06/2025

The NAIC’s switch from the Academy Interest Rate Generator (AIRG) to their new Generator of Economic Scenarios (GOES) platform is scheduled for 2026. Conning continues its white paper series on the differences between the models with a look at their impact on asset allocation decisions.


Private Assets, Alternatives Gain Ground: Evolving Investment Strategies in the Life and Annuity Insurance Sector

07/23/2025

Cindy Beaulieu and Matt Reilly examine how life and annuity insurers are adapting to an environment of elevated interest rates by expanding into private and alternative assets to pursue greater yield and portfolio diversification.


Webinar - Conning’s Portfolio Pulse: High Dividend Equity Strategies for Insurers

07/01/2025

This webinar focuses on Conning’s High Dividend Equity (HDE) strategy—designed to deliver consistent income and long-term capital appreciation for insurers. 

 


Fraternal Insurers Moving Forward with Technology

06/27/2025

Scott Hawkins, Head of Insurance Research, shared expertise for data-driven insights into how the fraternal sector is evolving and what it means for the future of insurance.


The FHLB Assist: Helping Insurers Liquidity Options to Boost Balance-Sheet Strength and Financial Stability

06/26/2025

John Rup, Director of Insurance Solutions, explores how the Federal Home Loan Bank system is helping insurers strengthen profitability, balance sheets, and financial stability via strategic borrowing opportunities that can help insurers navigate today’s high-rate, low-liquidity environment.


AIRG vs. GOES: Comparing Derived Asset Classes

06/18/2025

The NAIC’s switch from the Academy Interest Rate Generator (AIRG) to their new Generator of Economic Scenarios (GOES) platform is scheduled for 2026. Conning continues its white paper series on the differences between the models with a look at derived asset classes such as MBSs and CLOs.


06/04/2025

Conning’s 2025 State of the States report features a highly interactive format that allows you to dive into the data that drives our annual evaluation of the credit quality of all 50 U.S. states.


High-Dividend Equities: A Focus on Upside Participation with Downside Protection at Reasonable Valuations 

05/09/2025

Don Townswick, Director of Equity Strategies, and Andy Pace, Portfolio Manager, discuss volatile equity markets and the benefits of a high dividend equity strategy for insurance company investment portfolios.


AIRG vs. GOES: Comparing Equity Classes

05/08/2025

The NAIC’s switch from the Academy Interest Rate Generator (AIRG) to their new Generator of Economic Scenarios (GOES) platform is scheduled for 2026. Conning continues its white paper series on the differences between the models with a look at equity classes.