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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.


Conning Key Facts

05/27/2025

“Key Facts” offers an overview of Conning’s assets under management, the experience and depth of our investment staff, and our array of capabilities to help you get a quick understanding of our company.


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.


Conning ConnText Podcast

04/15/2025

Conning ConnText is a quarterly podcast that features our firm’s view of capital markets, trends and investment strategies for the insurance industry, hosted by Rich Sega, Conning’s Global Chief Investment Strategist. Rich also invites a guest to provide additional insight about a particular asset class, investment idea or insurance industry trend.


Tariffs, Trade and Taxes in the Time of Trump

04/08/2025

Michael Mix, Senior Portfolio Manager, examines the historical significance of tariffs and explores potential implications of new tariff measures that President Trump may – or may not – employ.


Esoteric ABS: Riding the Growth Wave Into 2025 

03/11/2025

Michael Nowakowski, Head of Structured Products, explains the dynamics of the esoteric ABS market and why strong interest in the asset class should continue in 2025.