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How Insurance Asset Managers Are Negotiating the New Investment Environment

Insurance and investment leaders spoke with AM Best TV about balancing risk and effectively managing assets amid shifting market dynamics.


Negotiating the Higher-Yield Insurance Asset Environment

AM Best TV hosted a panel of insurance leaders who said they believe the current economy and interest rate environment will continue to linger as the industry keeps its eye on how the Federal Reserve will respond to inflation data.

Panelists:

Deanna Leighton

Deanna Leighton
Vice president and portfolio manager, Alliance Bernstein

David Czerniecki

David Czerniecki
Chief investment officer, Nassau Financial Group

Susan Chung

Susan Chung
Chief investment officer, AMICA Mutual Insurance


How Insurers Are Addressing Earlier Low-Rate Investments

It’s crucial for the industry to adapt to shifting market dynamics, regulatory changes and emerging technologies in order to effectively manage assets, a panel of industry leaders told AM Best TV.

Panelists:

Cindy Beaulieu

Cindy Beaulieu
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Conning

Ken Griffin

Ken Griffin
Managing Director and Head of Insurance Solutions, Barings

Shevawn Barder

Shevawn Barder
CEO and co-founder, AM Specialty Insurance Group


Emerging Insurance Asset Investment Risks and Opportunities

Real estate, hedge funds, private equity, stocks and credit instruments create many opportunities for investment managers. A panel of leaders and experts spoke about the trade-offs of these asset classes.

Panelists:

Jason Hopper

Jason Hopper
Associate Director, AM Best

Mark Silverstein

Mark Silverstein
Chief Investment Officer, Sompo

Leena Punjabi

Leena Punjabi
Chief Investment Officer, F&G Annuities & Life


How Insurance Asset Managers Are Negotiating the New Investment Environment

John Weber sits down with Jennifer Quisenberry from New England Asset Management to revisit past conversations from the series and gain fresh insights into the investment landscape. Watch and listen as they examine the current investment outlook and review the key factors shaping today’s insurance investment environment.

Panelist:

Jennifer Quisenberry

Jennifer Quisenberry
Chief Investment Officer, New England Asset Management