Pension Funded Status Tracker March 2021
04/16/2021
The funded status of the average U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plan improved by 3% from 93% to 96% funded, between the beginning and end of March 2021.
Optimizing Investment Returns
04/07/2021
Mark Saunders and Alexey Botvinnik, directors in Conning’s Risk Solutions group, explore the opportunities available to insurers to improve their asset allocations through a more holistic approach to applying strategic asset allocation.
What Was Lost May Now Be Found: Revisiting the Value of Tax-Exempt Municipals in Anticipation of Higher Corporate Tax Rates
03/25/2021
Matthew Reilly, a Managing Director, and Clint Stonacek, a Assistant Vice President, of Conning’s Institutional Solutions group examine the recent history of tax-exempt municipals and how their relative value might change should corporate tax rates revert higher.
Our Commitment to Ending Hatred and Violence
03/22/2021
CHL’s Operating Committee reaffirms our commitment to fostering an organization and community that is accepting of, welcoming to and supportive of all.
Pension Funded Status Tracker February 2021
03/17/2021
The funded status of the average U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plan improved by 3% from 90% to 93% funded, between the beginning and end of February 2021.
Private Placements: Aiming for Greater Yields, Downside Protection and Customized Cash Flows
03/11/2021
Matthew Daly, Head of Conning’s Corporate and Municipal Teams, and John Petchler, Director, Private Placements, discuss how private placements may offer insurers greater yield compared to public issuance of similar quality and duration. They also discuss the sector’s investor protections and how private placements may enable insurers to customize maturities to match liabilities.
New Year, New Challenges: Issues Insurance Companies Should Consider in 2021
02/26/2021
Cindy Beaulieu, Chair of Conning’s Investment Policy Committee, reviews key regulatory and related issues that insurance companies should be aware of as we enter 2021.
Outlook 2021: New Challenges for a New Year
02/21/2021
In this webinar presentation, Conning provides insurance industry and investment insights to help insurers prepare their businesses and investment strategies for 2021 and beyond.
Pension Funded Status Tracker January 2021
02/16/2021
The funded status of the average U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plan improved by 2% from 88% to 90% funded, between the beginning and end of January 2021.
Q&A: Patience - and Economic Recovery - May Benefit Securitized Investors
02/05/2021
Paul Norris, Head of Structured Products, discusses why opportunities in securitized assets may improve as the year progresses, the outlook for CMBS, the growing interest in ESG principles and the potential impact of the Biden administration on the securitized market.