Investment Strategies for Your Business Needs

Conning’s deep understanding of the needs of insurers helps us develop customized investment solutions to support business goals and enhance financial results. Our strategies are designed to address our clients’ unique objectives, requirements, and tolerance for risk. We strive to deliver investment results through sector rotation and issue selection, utilizing proprietary research and analysis while carefully managing risk. We also offer specialty asset classes designed to blend seamlessly within an insurer's current portfolio. Exceptional client service is our priority and we offer clients direct access to all investment professionals and real-time access to their portfolios.

Navigating 2025: Disciplined Strategies for a Complex Market

Recorded in April 2025, these insights from Conning’s North American CIO, Cindy Beaulieu, explore the themes shaping investor priorities this year. From global trade tensions to market volatility, hear how Conning is helping insurance investors stay focused on long-term value, portfolio resilience, and strategic agility.
 
 

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Conning's Investment Expertise Has Received Global Recognition
 

Experts

Cindy Beaulieu

Cindy A. Beaulieu is Chief Investment Officer of Conning North America. She is also a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager where she is responsible for managing several large life and P&C insurance general account portfolios as well as pension assets for institutional clients of Conning's subsidiary, Goodwin Capital Advisers. Over the course of her 30-plus years in the industry, she has held positions of increasing responsibility, from trading all sectors of the fixed income market to analyzing foreign investment opportunities as well as management of collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). Ms. Beaulieu was previously employed by Shawmut Bank as a Corporate Trust Analyst and is a graduate of LaSalle University with a degree in finance.

Cindy A. Beaulieu is Chief Investment Officer of Conning North America. She is also a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager where she is responsible for managing several large life and P&C insurance general account portfolios as well as pension assets for institutional clients of Conning's subsidiary, Goodwin Capital Advisers. Over the course of her 30-p Read More...

Russell Büsst, SIEDip

Russell Büsst is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for Conning’s European operations, where he is responsible for Corporate Governance and all Portfolio Management oversight and investment strategy decision making. Prior to joining Conning in 2011, Mr. Büsst was Chief Executive of Amundi’s UK subsidiary and Head of UK Institutional Fixed Income within the London-based Global Fixed Income Team where he and his team managed assets for a broad range of UK, US, Bermudian and European insurance market clients, developing a dominant position in the Lloyd’s and other markets. Mr. Büsst previously served as Portfolio Manager for Premium Management Limited. He holds a degree in engineering and the Securities Industry Diploma.

Russell Büsst is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer for Conning’s European operations, where he is responsible for Corporate Governance and all Portfolio Management oversight and investment strategy decision making. Prior to joining Conning in 2011, Mr. Büsst was Chief Executive of Amundi’s UK subsidiary and Head of UK Institutional Fixed Income within the London-based Global Fixed Income Team where he and his team managed asse Read More...

Jonathan Wu

Jonathan Wu is a Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Conning Asia Pacific Limited, responsible for global multi-income and quantitative investment strategies management. He leads the investment team and oversees the overall investment portfolio strategies, execution, and development. Jonathan is also a member of Conning's Global Asset Allocation Committee, which is joined by the Chief Investment Officers of other Conning offices. Jonathan joined Conning from Cathay United Bank Private Banking as Head of Product & Investment Consultant, where he was responsible for formulating frameworks for private banking products and investment strategies. Prior to that, he worked as a Portfolio Manager at Conning Asia Pacific, responsible for Asia credit portfolio management. He also gained several years of experience in Cathay Life's fixed income investment team, specializing in macroeconomic analysis, multi-asset strategies, global fixed income, and derivatives trading, with over 18 years of industry experience. Jonathan holds a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Statistics from the National Chengchi University, Taiwan. 

Jonathan Wu is a Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Conning Asia Pacific Limited, responsible for global multi-income and quantitative investment strategies management. He leads the investment team and oversees the overall investment portfolio strategies, execution, and development. Jonathan is also a member of Conning's Global Asset Allocation Committee, which is joined by the Chief Investment Officers of other Conning offices. Jonathan joined Conning from Cathay United Bank Priv Read More...

Richard L. Sega
Richard L. Sega, FSA, MAAAis Global Chief Investment Strategist for Conning. He plays an integral role in the formulation of the firm’s economic and market views. Previously he served as Conning’s Chief Investment Officer, and was responsible for credit research, investment management and trading. Prior to joining Conning in 2000, Mr. Sega was President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Oak Capital Management, Inc. He earned a degree in mathematics from Fordham University and an MA in statistics from Columbia University. Mr. Sega is a member of the CFA Institute.  Richard L. Sega, FSA, MAAAis Global Chief Investment Strategist for Conning. He plays an integral role in the formulation of the firm Read More...