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Article: Tariff Shockwaves: 3 Market Takeaways
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Following last week’s turbulent equity market and the surprising sell off in bonds, we gathered our thoughts on the markets and what we’re watching closely.

April 15, 2025

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Jeffrey Hobbs

Jeffrey Hobbs, CFA

Head of Insurance Portfolio Management

Recent U.S. policy announcements could re-shape the economic trajectory and credit fundamentals for some time to come. We expect uncertainty and volatility to persist and for the investment challenges facing insurance companies to remain elevated.

Voya IM is committed to helping our clients and investors weather turbulent times. Join Jeff Hobbs, Head of Insurance Portfolio Management, as he highlights the strategies Voya is using to navigate market uncertainty. 

What we will cover: 

  • Takeaways from recent tariff announcements
  • How Voya is positioning its own insurance balance sheet
  • What insurance companies should be thinking about
  • Asset classes we favor, and which we are avoiding
  • The state of the Asset Based Finance (“ABF”) market 

Don't miss this live event to stay informed and adapt to the evolving insurance landscape. We look forward to your participation!

Jeffrey Hobbs

Jeffrey Hobbs, CFA

Head of Insurance Portfolio Management

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