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The European insurance community, from the back to the front office, are re-examining ways in which to increase yield from investment allocations, reduce cost and maximise efficiencies to drive increased profitability from the asset management division. Aided by evolving technology and greater comfort with non-core fixed income assets, insurers approach to insurance asset management is growing in confidence opening new investment opportunities and facing fresh challenges.

The sixth annual Insurance Asset Management, Europe report, following on from the third annual Insurance Asset Management Summit on the 15th November, brings together leading market authorities, economists and think tanks with heads of investment strategy, investment operations and risk from leading European insurers. The report examines the economic and market hurdles facing asset allocators in their quest for outperformance and brings to the forefront of the discussion topics such as navigating private markets, developing portfolio risk modelling and understanding the impact on insurers investments from the coming separation of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

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SECTION 1


POLICY PLANNING & INVESTING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES

1.1 INTERVIEW: Policy planning for the end of quantitative easing - implications for European insurers from a return to growth
- Dr. Olaf Sleijpen, Management Board Member, European Insurance Occupational Pensions Authority, Director of the Supervision Policy Division, De Nederlandsche Bank

1.2 WHITE PAPER: Steering insurers’ return-seeking investments through an uncertain environment: a high-quality, cost-efficient approach to low-volatility equity investing
- Geoffroy Goenen, Head of Fundamental European Equity, Candriam

1.3 ROUNDTABLE DEBATE: Political and Socio-Economic modelling – setting an investment plan on a scenario basis and developing a liquidity plan
Moderator:
- Gianluca Ziglio, Senior Fixed Income Strategist, Continuum Economics
Panellists:
- Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy, Bank of England
- Fabrice Montagné, Chief UK and Senior European Economist, Barclays
- Michael Koller, Group Risk Director, Prudential
- Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer, Pool Re

1.4 WHITE PAPER: Uncovering and managing global investment opportunities, managing tail risk, and adapting investment strategies in a changing risk and regulatory environment
- Gerard-Jan van Berckel, Head of Delegated Solutions – European Insurers, Aon

1.5 WHITE PAPER: Five reasons to own European loans
- Jens Vanbrabant, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of European Loans and High Yield, Wells Fargo Asset Management

SECTION 2


ASSET ALLOCATION & CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

2.1 WHITE PAPER: Navigating the challenges of implementing new asset classes
- Soraya Kazziha, Global Head of Insurance Client Solutions and Analytics, PIMCO

2.2 WHITE PAPER: What 2018’s turbulent markets taught us about alternative risk premia strategies
- Matthew Bullock, Investment Director, Multi-Asset Strategies, Wellington Management

2.3 ROUNDTABLE DEBATE: Making the most of short-term cash holdings and achieving diversification at the lowest capital cost?
Moderator:
- Joe Marsh, Editor - International, Asian Investor
Panellists:
- Daniel Blamont, Head of Investment Strategy, Phoenix Group
- Marco Diolosa, Head of Rates and Derivatives, Pension Insurance Corporation
- Jeev Muthulingam, Head of Insurance Solutions, NN Investment Partners

2.4 WHITE PAPER: Examining the growing role of private markets and the move towards multi-asset approaches – investment strategy, risk and operational considerations
- Craig Turnbull, Investment Director – Global Insurance Solutions, Aberdeen Standard Investments
- Dr. Bruce T. Porteous, Investment Director – Global Insurance Solutions, Aberdeen Standard Investments

2.5 INTERVIEW: Expanding your illiquid investment portfolio through multi-asset class loans
Interviewer:
- Noel Hillmann, Chief Executive Officer, Clear Path Analysis
Interviewee:
- Jelle Van Der Giessen, Chief Investment Officer, NN Group
- Jeev Muthulingam, Head of Insurance Solutions, NN Investment Partners

2.6 WHITE PAPER: Regulator Update: Promoting a Sustainable Future – how will the Prudential Regulatory Authority encourage positive investment behaviour
- Alan Sheppard, Head of Insurance Policy, Bank of England

2.7 INTERVIEW: Integrating climate change risks and opportunities into investment policy – An imperative for insurers
Interviewer:
- Noel Hillmann, Chief Executive Officer, Clear Path Analysis
Interviewees:
- Kristof Woutters, Global Head of Pension & Insurance Relations, Candriam
- Wim Van Hyfte, Ph.D., Global Head of Responsible Investments and Research, Candriam
 
SECTION 3


INSURERS GLOBAL INVESTMENT ROLE

3.1 INTERVIEW: Understanding the return drivers of European Loans
Interviewer:
- Noel Hillmann, Chief Executive Officer, Clear Path Analysis
Interviewee:
- Jens Vanbrabant, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of European Loans and High Yield, Wells Fargo Asset Management

3.2 SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW: The world in 2019 and the role of private capital in tackling emerging global economic issues
- Jeffrey Franks, Director of the IMF Europe Office and Senior Resident Representative to the European Union, International Monetary Fund

Dr. Olaf Sleijpen

Management Board Member, European Insurance Occupational Pensions Authority, Director of the Supervision Policy Division, De Nederlandsche Bank

Gianluca Ziglio

Senior Fixed Income Strategist, Continuum Economics

Alan Sheppard

Head of Insurance Policy, Bank of England

Fabrice Montagné

Chief UK and Senior European Economist, Barclays

Michael Koller

Group Risk Director, Prudential

Ian Coulman

Chief Investment Officer, Pool Re

Joe Marsh

Editor - International, Asian Investor

Daniel Blamont

Head of Investment Strategy, Phoenix Group

Marco Diolosa

Head of Rates and Derivatives, Pension Insurance Corporation

Jeev Muthulingam

Head of Insurance Solutions, NN Investment Partners

Jeffrey Franks

Director of the IMF Europe Office and Senior Resident Representative to the European Union, International Monetary Fund

Geoffroy Goenen

Head of Fundamental European Equity, Candriam

Gerard-Jan van Berckel

Head of Delegated Solutions – European, Aon

Jens Vanbrabant

Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of European Loans and High Yield, Wells Fargo Asset Management

Soraya Kazziha

Global Head of Insurance Client Solutions and Analytics, PIMCO

Matthew Bullock

Investment Director, Multi-Asset Strategies, Wellington Management

Craig Turnbull

Investment Director – Global Insurance Solutions, Aberdeen Standard Investments

Dr. Bruce T. Porteous

Investment Director – Global Insurance Solutions, Aberdeen Standard Investments

Jelle Van Der Giessen

Chief Investment Officer, NN Group

Kristof Woutters

Global Head of Pension & Insurance Relations, Candriam

Wim Van Hyfte

Ph.D., Global Head of Responsible Investments and Research, Candriam

CANDRIAM is a European multi-specialist asset manager with about EUR 121 billion of AUM and a team of more than 500 professionals. Operating in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, US and the Middle East, CANDRIAM offers investment solutions in several key areas: bonds, equities, absolute performance strategies, and asset allocation. CANDRIAM is also a pioneer and leader in sustainable investments with, since 1996, a broad and innovative range covering all its asset classes.
CANDRIAM is a New York Life Company. New York Life Investments ranks among the world's largest asset managers .

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm. Aon’s insurer capital and investment solutions give clients access to the best capital and investment optimisation ideas, best research and best processes – enabling even SME insurers to benefit from the expertise and economies of scale often reserved for larger investors.

Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the largest independent investment management firms in the world. We serve as a trusted adviser for institutions in over 65 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of rigorous, proprietary research and span nearly all sectors of the global securities markets. As a private firm whose sole business is investment management, our long-term view and interests are aligned with those of our clients.

Aberdeen Standard Investments is a leading global asset management brand dedicated to creating long-term value for clients. To achieve this, we offer a comprehensive range of investment capabilities, as well as the highest levels of service. Overall, we manage £583 billion* on behalf of clients in 80 countries.
*Standard Life AUM/AUA data as at 30 June 2017, Aberdeen Asset Management AUM data as at 31 March 2017, all other data as at 30 June 2017

NN Investment Partners is the asset manager of NN Group N.V., a publicly traded company listed on Euronext Amsterdam. NN Investment Partners in aggregate manages approximately EUR 240 bn* (USD 296 bn*) in assets for institutions and individual investors worldwide. NN Investment Partners employs over 1,100 staff and is active in 15 countries across Europe, U.S., Latin America, Asia and Middle East.
With our heritage in insurance, NN Investment Partners subscribes to an investment philosophy in which risk management plays an integral role.

Wells Fargo Asset Management strives to help our clients achieve their financial goals through top-tier investment solutions managed by specialised investment teams and backed by superior, collaborative service. Wells Fargo Asset Management, with an AUM of US$482 billion (as of 30 September 2018) offers a strategic balance of asset managers, each of which is recognised for its distinct area of investment expertise, time-tested investment process and track record of meeting investors’ expectations.

PIMCO is one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers. With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing. In the 45+ years since, we have continued to bring innovation and expertise to our partnership with clients seeking the best investment solutions. Today we have offices across the globe and 2,300 professionals united by a single purpose: creating opportunities for investors in every environment.

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