Insurers Choosing Riskier Investments
The insurance business offers new challenges at an alarming rate. With multiple headwinds in the insurance and reinsurance industries following September 11, new revelations of corporate malfeasance and roller-coaster equity markets to contend with, companies are finding it harder to increase their profitability even with premium levels firming.
The volatile investment and economic environment presents numerous challenges, making it prudent for every insurance or investment professional to understand the industry's reactions and it's effects on asset allocations. Choosing an optimal asset allocation strategy is critical in driving the performance of the investment portfolio and, ultimately, the overall profitability of the company.
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