Insurance Insights: Bad news? Rates are higher. Good news? Rates are higher
After a stormy period of rising rates, insurance companies have a real opportunity to increase portfolio book yield or future carry.
We do not see signs of systemic risk, but further volatility is likely in the near term.
Generative AI, the technology behind ChatGPT and other AI chatbots,
Political brinksmanship over the debt limit is poised to push the Treasury to the edge.
After a stormy period of rising rates, insurance companies have a real opportunity to increase portfolio book yield or future carry.
Despite recent volatility in the senior loan market, owning higher-rated cohorts can help commercial banks navigate rising interest rates while remaining mindful of credit
Target date funds (TDFs) have traditionally consisted of either actively or passively managed portfolios.
The outlook for stocks and bonds given the expected paths of economic growth and interest rates.
Commercial mortgage loans (CMLs) have a track record of strong, differentiated returns that have made them an effective way to diversify institut
Jim and Laura dive into processes and tools, including our proprietary V-score
Do ESG critics have a point? raises issues such as ESG’s recent underperformance (and the problem with generalizing issues about ESG)
Learn the difference between divesting “bad ESG” companies vs. including and engaging companies to find those likely to be voted “Most Improved in ESG."
How are E, S and G evolving? takes a look at critical changes in how investors assess each component of environment, social and governance factors.
June’s decline in funded ratios reinforced the need for pension plan sponsors to de-risk portfolios through higher fixed income allocations.