MetLife Investment Management -Fri, 07/02/2021 - 21:22

Just Because You Call It a Recession Doesn’t Make It One

Although the COVID crisis caused significant economic disruption and has been defined as a recession, actions to stabilize the economy eliminated many of the positive effects that recessions can have including the failure of non-productive businesses. As a result, it is unlikely we are in a new business cycle. Rather, it is more likely we are returning to the business cycle of early 2020, albeit with significant changes to consumer and monetary and fiscal authority balance sheets.

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With more than 150 years of heritage, we deliver stability, disciplined risk oversight, and aligned investment strategies purpose-built for insurers. Our conviction-led, specialized teams span public and private markets, targeting dependable income and long-term total return. Recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of the world's Top 10 third-party insurance asset managers, we combine scale and expertise to help insurers address increasingly complex investment challenges. From strategic asset allocation to innovative, capital-efficient portfolio construction, our dedicated insurance specialists design solutions around each insurer’s unique objectives. Backed by on-the-ground expertise in 19 countries, we navigate regulatory and capital constraints with confidence across life, health, P&C and reinsurance.

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Madhavi Chugh, CFA
Global Co-Head of Insurance Solutions
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Global Co-Head of Insurance Solutions
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