Life Industry Capital Buildup Facing New Pressures

05/24/2017

The life insurance industry has built its capital base significantly in the years since the recession.  However, life insurers have been challenged to profitably deploy that capital, according to a new study by Conning.


State of the States - May 2017

05/02/2017

Today Conning released its semi-annual State of the States municipal credit research report, which shows steady declines in overall state credit quality. In general, states have not made much progress in solving their biggest fiscal issues from 2016, which include slow economic growth, high legacy costs, and expense growth that is outpacing tax-revenue growth.


Conditions for Insurance Distribution & Services Consolidation Continue

04/03/2017

2016 U.S. insurance distribution transaction volume above five-year average.


Demographic Trends Shape Life Settlement

02/07/2017

Scott Hawkins, director, insurance research, Conning, said many aging baby boomers will likely turn to life settlements to help with long-term care and health needs.


GEMS® Software Receives Best Economic Scenario Generator Award from Risk.net for Fourth Time in Six Years

12/06/2016

Conning, a leading global provider of risk and capital management software and advisory solutions to the insurance and pension industries, has received the award for Best Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) in Risk.net’s 2016 Buy-Side Awards.


Conning’s Risk Management Software Extends Its User Calibration Capabilities During the Current Era of Market Distortions

09/27/2016

Conning, a leading global investment management firm and financial risk modeling software company, today announced the release of Version 6.6 of its suite of risk management software products, including the ADVISE® Enterprise Risk Modeler, FIRM® Portfolio Analyzer, and GEMS® Economic Scenario Generator (ESG).


Society of Actuaries and Conning Provide a Practical Guide on Economic Scenario Generators

08/10/2016

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) released a new research paper on economic scenario generators. Authored by Conning, a global investment management firm with financial risk modeling software capabilities, the paper serves as a practical guide in understanding future paths of economies and financial markets, and risk elements driving financial variability.    


Conning Completes Octagon Acquisition

02/02/2016

Conning, a premier global investment management firm, today announced that it has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Octagon Credit Investors, LLC (“Octagon”), a U.S.-based investment manager with expertise in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), bank loans and high yield bonds.