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US insurers remain optimistic on investment conditions for 2026: Conning
24th February 2026
Despite expecting a more challenging macroeconomic environment marked by higher inflation, liquidity risk and lower Fed interest rates, U.S. insurers reportedly remain "optimistic" about investment conditions for 2026, according to Conning. A new survey conducted by the firm in December 2025 found that 76% of respondents believe investment opportunities for insurers ... Read the full article
Commercial auto insurance faces 13th year of underwriting losses in 2025: Conning
25th September 2025
Conning, an investment management firm that also provides insurance research and strategic insights, has released its latest study, 2025: Commercial Auto Insurance Market – Challenges and Opportunities. The report delivers a thorough assessment of one of the most consistently unprofitable segments in the property-casualty industry, focusing on financial strain, new exposures, ... Read the full article
Insurance fronting model shifts from scale to operational excellence: Conning
15th July 2025
The insurance fronting model is rapidly maturing, moving beyond a race for scale to a focus on operational excellence, according to a recent report by Conning. This shift comes amid significant growth, increasing challenges, and a market shakeout within one of the property-casualty insurance industry’s fastest growing sectors. The report, Fronting Model ... Read the full article
U.S. MGA premiums grow 16% in ‘24 driven by migrating talent, AI adoption & other factors: Conning
11th July 2025
The U.S. Managing General Agent (MGA) growth once again outpaced the broader property-casualty market, with direct premiums written rising 16% year-over-year to an estimated $114.1 billion, a recent Conning study has revealed. Conning's latest strategic study, "Managing General Agents: Built for What's Next," highlights several market dynamics that have benefited the ... Read the full article
Conning: 77% of US insurers remain optimistic about 2025 investments despite rising concerns
14th February 2025
Conning, an asset management firm specialiSing in insurance investments, has released its annual Insurance Investment Risk survey, which reveals that while optimism remains high about the investment environment for the year ahead, there has been a slight dip in confidence compared to the previous year. 77% of the 310 US insurance ... Read the full article
US E&S insurance market poised to maintain upward trajectory, says Conning
3rd January 2025
The Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market has experienced significant growth, achieving a 21% compound annual growth rate over the past five years, surpassing $104 billion in premiums in 2023, and is expected to continue its upward trajectory, according to a report by Conning. Lauryn Kothavale, Vice President of Insurance Research ... Read the full article
Homeowners insurance requires urgent changes amid rising nat cat risks: Conning
25th October 2024
According to a recent report by Conning, the escalating impact of natural catastrophes is threatening the homeowners insurance sector, indicating that the industry cannot sustain its current trajectory without significant changes. While natural disasters have always posed risks to insurers, losses have surged dramatically in recent years. Between 1991 and 2016, ... Read the full article
Insurance industry on alert as 91% of executives see climate change as a major threat: Conning
22nd October 2024
A new report by Conning, a provider of investment management and insurance research, titled "Climate Risk: An Imminent Threat to Business," highlights the growing importance of assessing and managing both physical and transitional climate change risks within the insurance industry. The report, based on a survey of insurance executives, reflects Conning's ... Read the full article
Complexity rises as fronting market growth accelerates in 2024, says Conning
13th August 2024
The fronting market continues its strong growth into 2024 but is becoming increasingly complex, according to a recent report by Conning. This growth is driven by trends in the managing general agent (MGA) sector, rising demand for capacity, and robust excess and surplus (E&S) expansion. The fronting market benefits from strong backing ... Read the full article
U.S. MGA market exceeds $102bn in premium in 2023: Conning
12th July 2024
In a new report on the matter, Conning has revealed that the total U.S. Managing General Agents (MGA) market, including business written for the account of Lloyd's syndicates, exceeded $102 billion in direct premiums written in 2023. According to the firm's report, Managing General Agents: Ahead of the Pack, in 2023, ... Read the full article
Generali completes acquisition of Conning Holdings
3rd April 2024
Generali has completed the acquisition of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) and its affiliates from Cathay Life, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings, one of the largest Asia-based financial institutions. The acquisition includes Conning, focused on insurance and institutional fixed income, and its affiliates Octagon Credit Investors (bank loans, CLOs and specialty ... Read the full article
Conning reveals surge in AI adoption within insurance industry
13th March 2024
According to the recent executive survey conducted by Conning Insurance Research on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption within the insurance industry, 77% of respondents indicated they are in some stage of incorporating AI into their operations. Manu Mazumdar, Director and Head of Data Analytics, Insurance Technology and Retirement at Conning Insurance Research, ... Read the full article
62% of US insurers willing to take more investment risk in 2024: Conning survey
29th January 2024
62% of US insurers have said that they are willing to take more investment risk in 2024, even with concerns rising in regards to election year politics, fiscal/monetary policy, persistent inflation and volatility, according to a recent survey sponsored by insurance asset management firm Conning. According to the survey, risk expectations ... Read the full article
US insurers willing to take more investment risk in 2024 despite concerns: Conning
26th January 2024
Over half of US insurers are willing to embrace more portfolio risk in 2024 and to welcome artificial intelligence tools in the investment process, according to a recent survey by insurance asset management firm Conning. The survey was completed by 300 investment decision makers at US insurance companies in November 2023. It ... Read the full article
Asset-light structures play a critical role in insurance: Howden Tiger, Conning
10th September 2023
Reinsurance broker Howden Tiger, in collaboration with insurance research group Conning, has released a new report examining the growing importance and influence of asset-light structures to the re/insurance industry during times of heightened underwriting and investment volatility. The comprehensive report, Travelling Light, explores the rise and impact of asset-light insurance structures, ... Read the full article
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