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


Conning Recognized Twice in the Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2021 Awards Program

10/11/2021

Conning has won the Insurance Asset Risk Americas 2021 awards for “Fixed Income Manager of the Year” and “Technology Provider of the Year.” 


Property-Casualty Industry Loss Reserve Position Strengthened During Lockdown; Favorable Development in 2020 Similar to 2019

09/30/2021

Conning’s annual study of the property-casualty industry’s loss reserves finds that the overall reserve position at year-end 2020 was healthier than it was at year-end 2019, although there were changes in reserve levels by line of business.