April 28, 2026

Conning Releases New Viewpoint on Convertible Markets for Insurance Portfolios

HARTFORD, CT – April 28, 2026 – Conning has released a new Viewpoint titled "Convertible Market Dynamics and Portfolio Implications for Insurers," examining how convertible securities may support insurers’ return and diversification objectives as equity and fixed income market conditions evolve. 

 
The Viewpoint analyzes the significant growth in U.S. convertible issuance in recent years, driven by increased equity issuance and corporate financing needs. As hybrid instruments combining bond characteristics with equity participation, convertibles have historically exhibited risk and return characteristics positioned between equities and traditional fixed income. 
 
The analysis outlines key structural features of convertibles, including bond floors, equity sensitivity, and credit considerations, and discusses how these attributes influence performance across market environments. Particular focus is given to at-the-money convertibles, which may offer a balance between equity upside participation and downside protection. The Viewpoint also highlights the importance of credit quality and the role of portfolio construction, especially given the prevalence of unrated issuers within the convertible market. 
 
The Viewpoint is intended to support insurers evaluating surplus and total return strategies as they seek intermediate risk exposures to complement traditional asset allocations. 
 
The full Viewpoint is available here
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Conning is a leading investment management firm with a long history of serving insurance companies and other institutional investors. Conning supports clients with investment solutions, risk modeling software, and industry research. Founded in 1912, Conning has investment centers in Asia, Europe, and North America. Conning is part of Generali Investments Holdings S.p.A.

This press release is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

 

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