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Tune in to the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, hosted by our Managing Partner, Stewart Foley, CFA. Our podcast features insightful conversations with CIOs, asset managers, and other distinguished professionals in the insurance asset management industry. Each episode delves into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and practical advice. Don’t miss out on these engaging discussions that are essential for insurance investors and asset managers.
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Episode 209: Modernizing the NAIC’s investment risk oversight framework
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
In this engaging episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley welcomes Commissioner Nathan Houdek, the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Wisconsin and Chair of the NAIC (E) Committee, alongside Amnon Levy, Founder and CEO of Bridgeway Analytics. Together, they dive into the critical topic of insurance regulation, focusing on the significant long-term initiative to revamp investment risk oversight.
Commissioner Houdek provides insights into the evolving landscape of insurance investments post-Great Financial Crisis, the increasing reliance on private and structured assets, and the regulatory challenges these changes present. Amnon Levy adds depth to the discussion, exploring the complexities of credit rating agency reliance, the importance of transparency, and the mechanisms for prudent use of agency ratings.
Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the NAIC's (E) Committee’s modernization efforts, the role of the Securities Valuation Office (SVO), and the planned enhancements to portfolio risk analysis capabilities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of insurance regulation and the proactive steps being taken to ensure insurer solvency and consumer protection.