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Short duration fixed income: Unlocking opportunities for UK Insurers

4 September, 10:00- 11:00 BST

In today's complex landscape of shifting interest rates, persistent inflation and evolving credit spreads, what approaches are available to UK insurers to optimise their portfolios?

Join us for this webinar in which our expert panel will discuss how UK insurers can:

  • Capitalise on higher yield opportunities while managing duration risk
  • Adapt to market changes and maintain regulatory compliance requirements
  • Implement practical approaches to embedding sustainability within fixed income allocations
  • Balance liquid and illiquid assets for optimal returns and enhance portfolio flexibility
  • Manage the role of active management for fixed income strategies

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10:00 - 10:02 BST

Welcome remarks from
Dasha Binert, AVP, UK Insurance, Nuveen

10:02 - 10:05 BST

Opening remarks from
Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit, Nuveen

10:05 - 10:50 BST

In today's complex landscape of shifting interest rates, persistent inflation and evolving credit spreads, what approaches are available to UK insurers to optimise their portfolios?

Join us for this webinar in which our expert panel will discuss how UK insurers can: Join us for this webinar in which our expert panel will discuss how UK insurers can:

  • Capitalise on higher yield opportunities while managing duration risk
  • Adapt to market changes and maintain regulatory compliance requirements
  • Implement practical approaches to embedding sustainability within fixed income allocations
  • Balance liquid and illiquid assets for optimal returns and enhance portfolio flexibility
  • Manage the role of active management for fixed income strategies

Moderator:

Dasha Binert, AVP, UK Insurance, Nuveen

Panellists:

  • Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit, Nuveen
  • Alastair Whitfield, Investment and Treasury Management Lead, IQUW
  • Guillermo Donadini, Chief Investment Officer, Lloyd's of London
  • Niall Moten, Head of Investments, Convex Insurance
10:50 - 11:00 BST



Q&A

Dasha Binert

AVP, UK Insurance, Nuveen

Laura Cooper

Head of Macro Credit, Nuveen

Alastair Whitfield

Investment and Treasury Management Lead, IQUW

Guillermo Donadini

Chief Investment Officer

Niall Moten

Head of Investments, Convex Insurance

Nuveen is the asset manager for TIAA, one of the world’s most highly rated and financially stable insurance companies1. We leverage our deep expertise in partnering with insurance clients to tailor capital-efficient solutions to meet complex portfolio construction needs. Our platform of $1.3 trillion in AUM2 offers differentiated investments across private credit and private equity, real assets, fixed income, and responsible investing focused strategies.


1 TIAA is one of only three insurance groups in the United States to currently hold the highest possible rating from three of the four leading insurance company rating agencies for its stability, claims-paying ability and overall financial strength. Ratings include A.M. Best (A++ as of 7/24), Fitch (AAA as of 8/24) and Standard & Poor's (AA+ as of 5/24), and the second highest possible rating from Moody’s Investors Service (Aa1 as of 10/24). There is no guarantee that current ratings will be maintained.

2As of December 31, 2024