22-05-2025
14:30 - 17:00
Central Court, Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1AL

Investing in UK growth for Insurers

With £1.8 trillion in assets under management, the insurance industry has the potential to be a vital contributor to UK growth. But with high inflation, regulatory and political shifts on the horizon, how should insurers adapt their investment strategies?

Join industry leaders across Life, General, Special and Reinsurance, to explore how insurers can optimize their portfolios amid economic uncertainty, navigate the impact of Solvency II reforms, and assess the evolving role of fixed income, equities, and alternative assets in supporting UK growth.

Discuss and debate how insurers can balance risk, return, and responsibility – seizing investment opportunities while remaining resilient in a shifting economic landscape.

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2:30

Arrivals & refreshments

3:00

Optimizing insurance investment portfolios

As inflation continues to shape the UK economy, insurers are tasked with optimizing their portfolios to balance risk and return, while contributing to the growth of the UK economy.

Join the discussion on how insurers can navigate high-inflation conditions and position themselves to benefit from local investment opportunities and debate to what extent UK investment is a duty or a weak pledge.

Debate key questions and topics such as: The role of fixed income, equities, and alternative assets in an insurance portfolio. How can insurers position themselves to benefit from the UK’s growth trajectory? Or conversely- How are insurers adapting portfolios in preparation for stuttering growth.

What might the UK’s macroeconomic future look like under a new Labour government, and how should insurers prepare for these changes?

3:30

Private credit: the good, the bad, and the opportunity

Investment grade private credit has emerged as a crucial tool for insurers seeking stable returns and portfolio diversification. However, as more and more insurers turn to and rely on this asset class can it continue to provide attractive yields, capital efficiency, and resilience amid market volatility?

Meanwhile, how have Solvency II reforms reshaped the landscape for sub-investment grade private credit? What new opportunities do these changes create for MA insurers looking to enhance diversification and achieve compelling risk-adjusted returns?

4:00

Infrastructure & real assets: unlocking long-term returns

Are infrastructure and real assets the key to long-term, stable returns for insurers? Join the debate on the key trends in infrastructure, renewable energy, and real estate investments tailored for UK insurers.

Explore key questions: How are ESG considerations driving infrastructure and real estate investments? How can public-private partnerships unlock and create new opportunities? How can an everchanging landscape reshape real asset investments?

4:30

Alternative alternatives: venture and private equity

Explore the dynamic landscape of venture capital and private equity investments specifically tailored for insurance portfolios. Hear how insurers and GPs are combining to make the most of their private market investments. Navigate the nuanced world of high-growth potential investments, examining strategies for identifying emerging opportunities, managing risk, and integrating venture and PE assets into insurance investment frameworks.

5:00