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Cindy Beaulieu Discusses Inflation in the U.S. Economy
11/08/2021
Cindy Beaulieu, managing director and Chair of the Investment Policy Committee, comments on inflation in the U.S. economy in a U.S. News & World Report article.
Don Townswick Comments on Corporate Borrowing and the Federal Reserve Taper in MarketWatch
11/05/2021
Don Townswick, Director of Equity Strategies, comments on corporate borrowing and the Federal Reserve taper in a MarketWatch article.
Life Insurance Industry Investments Show Results of Rough Year
11/05/2021
The Conning Focus Series, “Life Insurance Industry Investments, 2021”, looks at the impact of the challenging economic environment of 2020 and 2021 from multiple angles. This study continues Conning’s annual reports on the life industry’s General Account assets, investigating trends in asset allocations and returns.
Consumer and Investor Demand Signal Stronger Life Settlement Growth Forecast
10/26/2021
The Conning study, “Life Settlements: The Growth Continues” analyzes Covid-19’s impact on the life settlement market and asset class. The study reviews the current market for life settlements and presents our forecast for 2021 - 2030. Further, the study analyzes the performance of insurers targeted by life settlements investors.
Sean Kurian Discusses Active Versus Passive Investments
10/26/2021
Sean Kurian, Head of Institutional Solutions, shares insight on active versus passive investments in Chief Investment Officer.
Conning ConnText Podcast Notes Economic Growth Continuing but at a Slower Pace; ESG Factors, Climate Policy and Demand Feeding Energy Market Volatility
10/22/2021
Conning has posted its latest Conning ConnText quarterly podcast which observes that the economic rebound of 2021 is slowing but several indicators suggest it may continue into 2022. The podcast also discusses the factors driving the recent volatility in energy markets and notes that higher energy prices are likely to continue through the coming winter.
Middle Market Leaders Navigate a Changing Environment
10/20/2021
The Conning study, “2021 Middle Market: Leaders Push Ahead” reviews the middle market commercial insurance landscape, including market size estimates, account characteristics, and distribution trends.
Rich Sega Discusses the State of the U.S. Economy in MarketWatch
10/18/2021
Rich Sega, Global Chief Investment Strategist, comments on the state of the U.S. economy in a MarketWatch feature.
Karel Citroen Discusses Municipal Bonds in Chief Investment Officer
10/12/2021
Karel Citroen, Head of Municipal Research, comments on municipal bonds and airport investments in Chief Investment Officer.
Karel Citroen Discusses Municipal Bonds in Chief Investment Officer
10/12/2021
Karel Citroen, Head of Municipal Research, comments on municipal bonds and airport investments in Chief Investment Officer.