Conning

Conning

Asset management for insurance company investments

Overview

Conning is an asset management and investment services firm focused on managing assets for insurers and other institutions. It provides investment management, research, and advisory capabilities that help clients meet long‑term liabilities and growth objectives. Today it operates within the Generali Investments platform, reflecting a shift from independent firm to a specialized insurer‑aligned asset manager with a global reach. Conning differentiates itself through its long history servicing insurance clients, a dedicated asset‑management framework for insurers, and its integration into Generali’s investment platform, which supports a broader, multinational client base. The company’s goal is to responsibly grow and manage client assets, offering tailored investment solutions and risk management to help insurers and institutions achieve durable, predictable outcomes.

About Conning

Simplify's Rating
Why Conning is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Quantitative Finance

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1912

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What believers are saying

  • Conning estimated U.S. MGA premiums reached $128 billion in 2025, up 12%.
  • Conning's 2025 AI survey found 55% of insurers in early or full GenAI adoption.
  • Conning's 2026 research cadence keeps selling timely insurance insights as carriers modernize portfolios.

What critics are saying

  • Generali replaced GenAM chief Bruno Servant with Russell Büsst in April 2026.
  • Generali's 2025 report said Conning integration continued, creating overlap and execution risk.
  • Conning's niche can vanish if insurers build analytics in-house and bypass external research.

What makes Conning unique

  • Conning's GEMS won 2026 InsuranceERM awards for stress scenarios and ESG.
  • Conning sells insurance-specific research, including MGA, AI, annuity, and cyber studies.
  • Generali Investments now embeds Conning inside a €712 billion insurance asset-management platform.

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6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
Insurance Edge
Jun 26th, 2025
Conning Survey on AI Usage Just Published

Conning, a leading global investment management firm, today announced findings from its third annual Survey on AI & Insurance Technology, AI in Insurance: The C-Suite Verdict.

PR Newswire
Jan 3rd, 2025
Conning: U.S. Es Market Achieves 21% Compound Growth Over The Past Five Years, Surpassing $104 Billion In Premiums In 2023

Significant shift toward customized insurance solutions fuels resilience and profitability amid evolving market dynamicsHARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market has experienced unprecedented growth, achieving a remarkable 21% compound annual growth rate over the past five years and surpassing $104 billion in premiums in 2023. This sustained expansion underscores the market's resilience and adaptability, as it continues to outperform the admitted market by addressing complex, nonstandard risks that traditional insurers often reject."The E&S insurance market continues to exemplify resilience and innovation, navigating both cyclical and structural challenges with agility," said Lauryn Kothavale, a Vice President of Insurance Research at Conning. "Looking ahead, the growing demand for tailored coverage solutions highlights the sector's indispensable role in mitigating complex and evolving risks."The surge in demand for innovative and tailored insurance solutions has been a key driver of the E&S market's growth. Since 2017, a wave of new entrants has reinforced the sector's capacity to meet these challenges, demonstrating robust demand for its offerings. The market's ability to deliver bespoke coverage aligns perfectly with current trends, as policyholders increasingly seek customized solutions to address evolving risks.While the E&S market's growth has been impressive, it has not been without challenges

PR Newswire
Nov 8th, 2024
Conning: Steady Life Settlement Growth Continues Despite Current Economic Turbulence

Average annual face amount of new life settlements to be some $5 billion per Conning's 19th annual market review/forecast. HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conning's newest report on life settlements finds that the market continues to attract a steady flow of capital, but that overall growth in the opportunity is outpacing the investment in the asset class. Conning's "Life Settlements: Steady On" is its 19th annual market review examining key forces fueling continued growth within the life settlement industry

PR Newswire
Jul 11th, 2024
Conning: U.S. Mga Market Grows Swiftly - Exceeds $102 Billion In Premium In 2023

HARTFORD, Conn., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, premium produced by Managing General Agents ("MGA(s)") continued to grow more rapidly than the property casualty market overall, continuing the significant growth trend experienced over the last two years. The estimated MGA premium written by U.S. insurance companies grew by 13%, while total property-casualty premium grew at 10%. Conning estimates that the total U.S. MGA market, including business written for the account of Lloyd's syndicates, exceeded $102 billion in direct premiums written in 2023."MGAs' success hinges on a combination of talent, technology, capital and market conditions. In 2023, these factors converged, driving sustained growth and resilience, and paving the way for further sector expansion," said Lauryn Kothavale, a Vice President for Insurance Research at Conning.By Conning's calculation, fronting companies accounted for more than $14 billion in premium written by MGAs in 2023, an increase of 27% over the previous year

Defense World
Apr 20th, 2024
Mackenzie Financial Corp Has $11.44 Million Stock Holdings in Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA)

Conning Inc. acquired a new stake in Moderna in the 4th quarter valued at $207,000.

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