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Conning’s Quarterly Property-Casualty Forecast & Analysis provides a clear view of industry performance across ten key lines of business and the broader property-casualty sector. This report delivers complete three-year financial projections, combining historic metrics with Conning’s forward-looking insights to help insurers evaluate performance, guide planning, and navigate a dynamic market environment. Supported by expert analysis and commentary, this quarterly forecast offers the perspective needed to make confident, data-driven decisions.

The economic landscape from 2024 through late 2025 has been shaped by rising interest rates, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions. While recession concerns loom, equity markets have shown strength—albeit unpredictably. In this environment, investors are increasingly cautious about deploying capital beyond traditional markets. Conning’s 20th annual Life Settlements Strategic Study, “2025 Life Settlements – A Pause for Now” reveals that despite a pause in new policy settlements in 2024, the long-term outlook remains positive. Consumers are seeking new income sources and investor demand for alternative assets—especially those with low correlation to broader market movements—is forecast to remain strong. This year’s study includes: -A detailed forecast of life settlement growth drivers -Performance analysis of insurers targeted by life settlement investors -A primer for new investors exploring the life settlement space

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P&C insurers are evolving their investment strategies to meet the challenges of 2025. From structured securities to private placements, diversification is driving profitability and resilience. Conning’s latest Viewpoint breaks down the trends shaping the future of insurance investing.

Conning’s 2025 Commercial Auto Study reveals why this line remains one of the toughest in the property-casualty market and what insurers can do to turn the tide. Despite years of pricing action, profitability challenges persist. The study explores the evolving risk landscape, from EVs and driver shortages to litigation and technology, along with the broad range of exposures commercial auto insurers face and why traditional pricing strategies are falling short. It also highlights how telematics, AI, and smarter underwriting can help chart a more sustainable path forward.

Conning’s 2025 Commercial Auto Study reveals why this line remains one of the toughest in the property-casualty market and what insurers can do to turn the tide. Despite years of pricing action, profitability challenges persist. The study explores the evolving risk landscape, from EVs and driver shortages to litigation and technology, along with the broad range of exposures commercial auto insurers face and why traditional pricing strategies are falling short. It also highlights how telematics, AI, and smarter underwriting can help chart a more sustainable path forward.