Conning Appoints Head of Investment Products

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Conning, Inc., a leading global provider of asset management solutions, services and research to the insurance industry, today announced the appointment of Michael Haylon as Managing Director, Head of Investment Products.

In this newly created position Mr. Haylon will be responsible for the global product development and management of Conning’s investment products including traditional fixed income, specialty products, select equity offerings, and alternative investments. Additionally, he will work with all of Conning’s divisions including insurance research and risk and capital management to develop new products and services. Mr. Haylon will report to Conning’s Chief Investment Officer, Richard L. Sega and he will be based in Conning’s Hartford office.

“Mike will be a valuable addition to our investment team,” said Richard Sega, Chief Investment Officer for Conning. “His deep expertise in international investment product development and management will help us expand our product suite across all of Conning’s offerings and support our global expansion plans.”

Mr. Haylon joins Conning from General Re New England Asset Management where he was Head of Investment Product Management responsible for creating new and unique investment products to expand client access to a broad array of investment vehicles. Previously Mr. Haylon served as Chief Financial Officer for the Phoenix Companies, where he led the development and execution of corporate strategy. Prior to that role he was an Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the Phoenix Companies. Mr. Haylon has held positions of increasing responsibility at Phoenix Investment Partners, Phoenix Home Life Insurance Company, Aetna Capital Management, Aetna Life and Casualty, and Travelers Insurance Companies. He holds a B.A. from Bowdoin College and a M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut.

Mr. Haylon is a founding partner, member of the board and executive committee member of the Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford, CT. He holds board positions at Annaly Capital Management and Village for Families and Children, and is a member of the investment committee for Hartford Hospital and the Watkinson School.

About Conning

Conning (www.conning.com) is a leading asset manager for the insurance industry, with almost $85 billion in assets under management through its Hartford and Dublin investment centers as of November 30, 2011. For more than 25 years, Conning has built its asset management business to meet the investment and financial needs of insurers. The Company’s unique combination of asset management, risk and capital management solutions and insurance research helps clients achieve their financial goals through the implementation of customized business and investment strategies. Founded in 1912, Conning is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York, London, Dublin, Cologne and Hong Kong.

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