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  • Prudential's CIO on running the biggest show in town

    07 October 2020

    In the first of a two-part interview, Tim Schmidt, CIO of the biggest insurance portfolio in the USA, talks about steering Prudential Financial through the most devastating crisis of recent times. Despite headwinds, he remains optimistic of the company's ability to withstand challenges ahead - By Sarfraz Thind

  • USA life insurers credit portfolios to be hit with meaningful losses next year

    06 October 2020

    Fitch report predicts biggest impact of COVID-19 downgrades to be in 2021

  • Video: IAR Americas CIO panel replay - leading through a crisis

    06 October 2020

    Sponsored by Macquarie

  • Chart: Stocks or bonds—any choice in the matter?

    02 October 2020

    Exploring the "Fed Model"

  • California joins CCRI to help include climate risk in investment decisions

    02 October 2020

    Coalition now counts 58 members combining $10trn of AuM

  • Video: IAR Americas panel replay - interest rates and negative yield impact on SAA

    01 October 2020

    Sponsored by Conning

  • Rating agency CMBS reviews affirm USA insurers' concerns

    30 September 2020

    S&P downgrades 185 CMBS transactions in September as COVID-19 ravages sector

  • Video: IAR Americas panel replay - opportunities in illiquids

    29 September 2020

    Sponsored by Invesco

  • IAR Americas: Round the world of credit

    28 September 2020

    Insurers examine the impact of COVID-19 on different asset classes in the credit and structured bond universe and how they feel about future performance, during a panel discussion at Insurance Asset Risk Americas. Compiled by Stephanie Harris

  • Q&A with Boulder County commissioner Elise Jones

    25 September 2020

    Boulder County, one of the 64 counties of the USA state of Colorado, issued a proclamation calling on insurers to stop underwriting and investing in activities perpetuating fossil fuel extraction. County commissioner, Elise Jones, talks about what the jurisdiction is trying to achieve and the lack of political leadership on climate at the USA federal level. Interview by Vincent Huck