Thinking the Unthinkable: Stress-Testing a U.S. Treasury Technical Default
06/08/2023
Matt Lightwood considers two possible scenarios for the aftermath of a default and their effects on financial markets.
Commercial Real Estate Investment Q&A: What Insurers Need to Know
05/10/2023
Tom Cloutier, Conning’s CMBS expert, discusses the challenges facing the commercial real estate market, the firm’s due diligence process, and the enhanced investor protections in CMBS.
The Risks of 2023 – And a Path Forward
05/03/2023
Rich Sega and Cindy Beaulieu examine the expanding array of domestic and global risks challenging investment markets in 2023 and offer insights on strategies to help insurers manage their portfolios in this environment.
Conning ConnText Podcast
05/01/2023
Conning Key Facts
04/28/2023
“Key Facts” offers an overview of Conning’s assets under management, the experience and depth of our investment staff, and our array of capabilities to help you get a quick understanding of our company.
Survey Insights: Investment Risk, Private Assets and ESG on the Rise Among Life Insurers
04/13/2023
On March 28, Conning's Scott Hawkins and Matt Reilly discussed findings from the firm's risk assessment survey of U.S. insurers as part of ACLI's webinar series moderated by Sunny Wadhwa.
As Rates Rise, Investment Strategies Must Meet IMR Challenges
03/21/2023
Jeremy Lachtrupp and Matt Reilly examine the Interest Maintenance Reserve (IMR), its role in life company balance sheets and concerns as interest rates rise, and considerations for insurers in developing investment strategies.
Parameter Stability in Unstable Markets
03/14/2023
When validating economic scenario generators, one aspect that is often overlooked is parameter stability—the ability of a single set of model parameters to perform consistently well over long periods, in both normal and stressed market environments.
2023 Insurance Industry Outlook Webinar
02/21/2023
As we enter a new year, the insurance industry is facing an environment that offers significant growth opportunities. However, uncertainty and risk are on the rise. In 2023, insurers will be walking a tightrope as they seek profitable growth. This webinar provides Conning’s in-depth view of the key factors expected to drive growth throughout the Property-Casualty, Life-Annuity, and Health sectors in the year ahead, and addresses how insurers can meet the growth opportunities that lie ahead.