Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 is a key event for professionals in the insurance investment sector, taking place on December 2-3, 2026, at Well& by Durst in New York City. This gathering will feature over 70 leaders in capital management and investment risk, providing a platform for networking and knowledge sharing.
Attendees will explore innovative strategies for maximizing returns and managing risks in today's complex financial landscape. Insurance Investor Live North America 2026.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 takes place on December 2-3, 2026, at Well& by Durst, New York City.
- 2Scale and Focus: This premier event gathers over 70 leaders in insurance investment and capital management.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Clear Path Analysis, known for high-impact events in the investment community.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include C-suite executives and investment leaders from the insurance sector.
- 5Entry: Registration is open for industry professionals, providing access to valuable networking opportunities.
Why visit
Attending Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 offers a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain insights into effective investment strategies. Attendees include C-suite executives and investment leaders from the insurance sector. Registration is open for industry professionals, providing access.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 allows organizations to showcase their solutions to a targeted audience of investment professionals. This premier event gathers over 70 leaders in insurance investment and capital management. Attendees include C-suite executives and investment leaders from the insurance sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Chief investment officers and heads of insurance asset management at life, P&C and reinsurance carriers
Portfolio managers running fixed income, private credit, structured credit and real asset mandates for insurance balance sheets
ALM and strategic asset allocation specialists balancing duration, book yield and regulatory capital
Risk and capital management executives working with Solvency II, RBC, NAIC and internal model constraints
Investment consultants and outsourced CIO teams advising insurers on manager selection and portfolio construction
Asset managers and private credit firms raising third-party capital from insurance investors
Investment operations, data and technology leaders modernising policy, collateral and reporting workflows
Regulators, rating agency analysts and industry association representatives tracking insurance investment risk
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Third-party asset managers spanning public fixed income, private credit, structured credit and real assets
Private credit and direct lending platforms seeking insurance balance-sheet allocations
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance capital managers
Alternatives managers in infrastructure debt, real estate debt and asset-backed finance
Investment technology and risk platforms supporting ALM, portfolio construction and regulatory reporting
Custody, fund administration and collateral management providers
Investment consultants and outsourced CIO firms serving insurance clients
Data, index and rating agency services used in insurance investment workflows
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Private credit and direct lending strategies
Structured credit, CLOs and asset-backed securities
Investment-grade and high-yield fixed income mandates
Infrastructure debt and real asset debt
Insurance-linked securities and reinsurance capital
Strategic asset allocation and ALM modelling
Regulatory capital and Solvency II / RBC reporting
Outsourced CIO and discretionary portfolio management
Investment risk, analytics and data platforms
Custody, fund administration and collateral management
ESG and climate risk assessment for insurance portfolios
Liquidity and treasury management solutions
Location & Facilities
Venue
Well& by Durst
151 W 42nd St, New York
Facilities
Parking
Well& by Durst in New York City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Well& by Durst in New York City typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Well& by Durst for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
Clear Path Analysis
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
New York City, United States
Why it matters
On 2026-12-02 to 2026-12-03, Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 in New York City covering Investment strategies for insurance portfolios, Risk management solutions for capital allocation, Financial technology f gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
John F. Kennedy International
JFK is the arrival airport for all extension flight captures; use the JFK to Well& by Durst directions link to check live road travel time before booking
to venue
Drive times not captured; JFK is the transatlantic and long-haul gateway used for the sampled DXB, LAX, LHR, NRT, SIN and SYD routes to New York
by car
LaGuardia
Secondary New York City airport included in the venue directions capture; compare road time against JFK and EWR once live maps are checked
to venue
Drive time not captured in this mission
by car
Newark Liberty
New Jersey gateway alternative for the venue; directions link captured for Well& by Durst, no official transfer time was returned
to venue
Drive time not captured in this mission
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Budget
Times Square / Midtown WestMidscale
Times Square / Midtown WestUpscale
Times Square / Midtown WestLocal transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from JFK to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forJohn F. Kennedy International (JFK) to Well& by Durst
John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is the main commercial gateway serving New York City; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Well& by Durst.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from LGA to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forLaGuardia (LGA) to Well& by Durst
LaGuardia (LGA) is the main commercial gateway serving New York City; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Well& by Durst.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from EWR to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forNewark Liberty (EWR) to Well& by Durst
Newark Liberty (EWR) is the main commercial gateway serving New York City; allow 45-60 min by road or rail to Well& by Durst.
Weather
New York in December is cold and changeable. Typical daytime highs run around 40-45 F (4-7 C) with overnight lows near 30-35 F (-1 to 2 C); rain and occasional snow are possible. The holiday season increases Midtown traffic and hotel demand, so allow extra time for transfers and confirm the forecast before travel. These are climatological bands, not a specific event forecast.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Business formal or business casual is standard for insurance investment conferences in New York; a jacket is useful for evening receptions.
Holiday season
December is peak holiday season in Midtown. Expect crowded sidewalks, busy restaurants and higher hotel rates; reserve dining and transfers early.
Tipping
Restaurant tipping of 15-20 percent is customary; taxis and ride-hailing apps usually offer an in-app tip option.
Venue security
Bring photo ID for building security at Well& by Durst and allow time for badge pickup on the first morning.
Transit etiquette
On the subway, keep right on escalators and have an OMNY card or contactless payment ready; avoid blocking train doors at rush hour.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: JFK
Google Flights captures for travel on 2 Dec 2026 (return 6 Dec 2026) show many long-haul origins reach JFK via a single connection: Tokyo (Korean Air via ICN, Cathay Pacific via HKG), Singapore (via IST, DXB, DOH, HKG or HND), Sydney (Qantas/American via DFW, JAL via HND), Dubai (KLM/Delta via AMS, via CDG) and London LHR nonstop options. Los Angeles-LAX to JFK is a short nonstop domestic leg (about 5h 15m-5h 22m in captures). Book JFK as the arrival airport and allow a connection buffer; air traffic disruption notices appeared in captures, so reconfirm schedules before travel.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: John F. Kennedy International (JFK): Drive times not captured; JFK is the transatlantic and long-haul gateway used for the sampled DXB, LAX, LHR, NRT, SIN and SYD routes to New York; LaGuardia (LGA): Drive time not captured in this mission; Newark Liberty (EWR): Drive time not captured in this mission. Allow road or rail time to Well& by Durst; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Well& by Durst: Times Square / Midtown West: Times Square / Midtown West; Times Square / Midtown West: Times Square / Midtown West; Times Square / Midtown West: Times Square / Midtown West.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in New York City; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Public transit routing from JFK to Well& by Durst was targeted in the extension capture set but returned no usable route text, so no line names or fares can be published. Confirm the concrete subway or bus combination and current MetroCard/OMNY fare on the MTA trip planner before travel; the venue sits in the Times Square/Midtown West hotel cluster, where several captured hotels are within 230-420 m on foot.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Well& by Durst; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December 2026
Temperature: Typical December daytime highs around 40-45 F (4-7 C) and overnight lows around 30-35 F (-1 to 2 C); confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: December in New York is cold and changeable, with rain and occasional snow; the holiday season brings heavy Midtown crowds and higher hotel demand, so book early and allow extra time around Times Square.
Packing: Typical December daytime highs around 40-45 F (4-7 C) and overnight lows around 30-35 F (-1 to 2 C); confirm the forecast before travel. December in New York is cold and changeable, with rain and occasional snow; the holiday season brings heavy Midtown crowds and higher hotel demand, so book early a
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14 days out
Confirm registration and eligibility
12 days out
Book flights and airport transfer
10 days out
Reserve a Midtown hotel
7 days out
Review the agenda and select sessions
5 days out
Check the New York forecast
3 days out
Confirm local transport
2 days out
Prepare meeting materials
1 day out
Travel to New York
Day 1
Arrive early for badge pickup
Day 2
Follow up and capture actions
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Well& by Durst
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 registration concourse
Well& by Durst
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Well& by Durst
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Insurance Investor Live North America 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Investment strategies for insurance portfolios and Risk management solutions for solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 in New York City.
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Investment strategies for insurance portfolios and Risk management solutions for products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,250.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the New York City show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Asset-liability management (ALM)
- The practice of aligning an insurer's investment portfolio with the timing and amount of policyholder liabilities, so that cash flows and duration match obligations.
- Strategic asset allocation (SAA)
- The long-term target mix of asset classes and risk budgets set by an insurer's investment committee to meet return, capital and liquidity objectives.
- Solvency II
- The EU risk-based capital regime for insurers, combining Pillar 1 capital requirements with governance and disclosure rules that shape investment decisions.
- Risk-based capital (RBC)
- A regulatory capital framework, used in the US and other markets, that sets capital charges according to the risk profile of assets and liabilities.
- NAIC
- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the US standard-setting body whose model laws and risk-based capital rules influence insurer investment portfolios.
- Insurance-linked securities (ILS)
- Securities such as catastrophe bonds whose returns are linked to insurance loss events, used by insurers and reinsurers to transfer risk to capital markets.
- Private credit
- Non-bank lending to companies or projects, often floating-rate and privately negotiated, used by insurers seeking yield and diversification beyond public bonds.
- Collateralised loan obligation (CLO)
- A structured vehicle that pools leveraged loans and issues tranched securities with different risk and return profiles.
- Book yield
- The income return on an investment based on its carrying value in the insurer's accounts, a key metric for accounting-driven portfolios.
- Duration
- A measure of a bond portfolio's sensitivity to interest-rate changes, central to matching assets with insurance liabilities.
- Surplus
- The excess of an insurer's assets over liabilities, often used as a measure of capital available to support investment risk.
- Outsourced CIO (OCIO)
- A mandate in which an external manager takes responsibility for some or all of an insurer's investment portfolio, including asset allocation and manager selection.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Insurance Investor Live North America 2026 New York City
- Insurance Investor Live North 2026
- Insurance Investor Live North New York City 2026
- America New York City 2026
- New York City United States
- Finance New York City 2026
- Finance Conference New York City
- Investment strategies for insurance portfolios
- New York City trade show 2026
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.