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These views and opinions are those of the authors at the time of writing, may be subject to change, are for informational purposes only, and they should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation for the purchase or sale of securities by Conning. The information may not be current and Conning has no obligation to provide any updates or changes. Individual portfolio management teams for Conning may have views and opinions and/or make investment decisions that, in certain instance, may not always be consistent with the views and opinions expressed therein. While any third-party data used is considered reliable, its accuracy is not guaranteed.

Conning Key Facts

11/17/2023

“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.

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Investment Outlook 2024: Focus on Quality As a Mild Recession Looms 

11/10/2023

Rich Sega, Global Chief Investment Strategist, discusses the 2024 investment outlook and strategies to help insurers navigate a challenging environment.

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Inflation Modeling Revisited: Part Two

11/07/2023

In part two of his series on inflation, Matt Lightwood discusses the key factors of model performance as well as the importance—and challenges—of using historical data. 

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Conning ConnText Podcast

10/25/2023

Conning ConnText is a quarterly podcast that features our firm’s view of capital markets, trends and investment strategies for the insurance industry, hosted by Rich Sega, Conning’s Global Chief Investment Strategist.

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Webinar: CLOs in the Current Market Environment - Opportunities & Outlook 

10/04/2023

Octagon Credit Investors, a Conning affiliate, discusses the state of the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market in a webinar titled “CLOs in the Current Market Environment: Opportunities & Outlook,” featuring Gretchen Lam, CFA, and Lauren Law, CFA, moderated by Doug McDermott. The presenters also share their perspectives on potential opportunities and risks against a backdrop of higher-for-longer interest rates.

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Energy Markets 2050: Alternatives Growing Fast but Hydrocarbons Retain Dominance

09/19/2023

Marcus McGregor and Conning’s commodities research team examine the potential future of energy markets and where investment opportunities may lie.

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The Value of Commercial Real Estate in Insurers' Portfolios

08/21/2023

Matt Reilly, Insurance Solutions, outlines the unique features of commercial real estate and explains why insurers should consider an allocation.

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Webinar: Buildings for the Future: Commercial Real Estate Opportunities for Insurers

07/20/2023

Large insurers have enjoyed the benefits of commercial real estate in their portfolios for many years. The asset class could potentially benefit small and mid-size firms as well. This webinar focuses on helping insurers better understand the asset class and learn how commercial real estate may benefit insurance portfolios, with insights about the asset class from Conning’s newest affiliate, Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C.

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State of the States 2023

06/14/2023

Conning’s 2023 State of the States report features a highly interactive format that allows you to dive into the data that drives our annual evaluation of the credit quality of all 50 U.S. states.

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