Episode 127: Trends in US Insurers’ Ownership Structure and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape with Scott White and Amnon Levy

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, Stewart Foley hosts a discussion on trends in U.S. insurers' ownership structures and the evolving regulatory landscape. Stewart is joined by Scott White, Virginia's Insurance Commissioner and Secretary Treasurer of the NAIC, and Amnon Levy, founder of Bridgeway Analytics. Together, they delve into the shifts in investment strategies and ownership that have emerged since the global financial crisis, focusing on how insurers have adapted to a low-yield environment by moving towards higher-yielding alternative assets. They also explore the increasing involvement of asset managers in insurers' ownership structures and how this has impacted investment practices.

Scott and Amnon provide valuable insights into how regulators have been tracking these changes, the challenges of managing conflicts of interest, and the steps the NAIC has taken to address transparency, governance, and risk. This episode offers a deep dive into how the insurance industry and regulators are navigating this evolving landscape, with a strong emphasis on the balance between regulatory oversight and fostering innovation within the sector.