Conning: Life insurers are revising investments

October 22, 2013 by Warren S. Hersch

The U.S. life insurance industry is shifting its investment allocations as liquidity pressure has eased, according to a new study by Conning.

“In 2012 life insurers shifted allocations to reduce holdings in common and preferred stock and increased cash, short term bonds and Schedule BA assets,” says Mary Pat Campbell, analyst at Conning. “We view these shifts as an attempt by life insurers to both increase yield and minimize volatility. Click here to read…

Originally Posted at LifeHealthPro on October 21, 2013 by Warren S. Hersch.