Access solutions: tapping more insurance investment opportunities

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In this increasingly lower-for-longer interest rate and credit spread environment, insurance companies are faced with the conundrum of how to generate sufficient risk-adjusted returns in a competitive investment universe.

Access solutions: tapping more insurance investment opportunities

Investors may be tempted to go down the credit curve or extend maturity to generate yield, even when compensation for these risks is smallest.


There is a myriad of way Insurers can invest, most commonly via funds or directly on balance sheet, however many asset classes can be rendered
inaccessible due to operational, tax, accounting, legal or other constraints. Access solutions provide a method for insurers to navigate these hurdles.


Access solutions are an established area of structured finance that broadens the scope of available investments without compromising on risk profile. They can improve asset diversification and also address other critical issues such as social and environmental goals.


In this article, Sam Taylor of NN Investment Partners discusses how insurance investors can benefit from a more hands-on approach to achieve their investment goals with these versatile vehicles.

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Over de auteur

Sam Taylor MSc

is Head of the Investment Solutions team at NN Investment Partners, focusing on investment and hedging strategies.