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Vibe Check: Software Engineering with AI

Software engineering is changing fast in the age of AI, and the way we design, build, and ship software is evolving with it. This multi-part series dives into practical techniques for using AI to boost productivity, keep code quality high, and help your teams move faster—without losing control of your architecture or standards.

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For today’s insurers, ‘alternatives’ are hardly a fringe strategy

The chart-busting growth of alternative assets over the past decade has prompted many asset managers to increase their allocations to a wide range of private credit, equity, real estate, and hedge fund strategies. Multiple surveys and reports, including our recent Rise of Alternatives analysis, have commented on this phenomenon. But few (if any) have had access to CWAN’s database of nearly 400 insurers representing $4.4 trillion in combined AUM (as of August 2025).

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Energy traders bullish on capital growth: 2025 research insights

Energy and commodity traders are betting big on growth — nearly a quarter expect their capital to jump by more than 50% in the next two years. But there’s a catch: 57% also expect tighter trading restrictions, and nearly half…

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Corporate performance: strong in the storm

The first half of 2025 has not been easy for corporate treasurers and investment managers. Tariff policy from Washington, stoking renewed recession fears, has become a significant factor in tactical allocation strategies. Both equity and bond markets in the U.S.…

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Agility solves complexity in insurance operations

Successful insurers aren’t simplifying complexity; they’re building agile systems that can handle it. Unified data and scalable architecture deliver crucial efficiencies today and differentiation tomorrow. The insurance industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Insurers must do more with less, comply…

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Building the future, together

Last week at Clearwater Connect London, we had an incredible opportunity to engage with clients, partners, and industry peers who share our vision for the future of investment management. The energy was palpable, driven by meaningful discussions, visionary ideas, and…

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Navigating the shift: The rise of insurance investment outsourcing

Present insurers are expected to offer comprehensive investment strategies. Thirty years ago, few managers developed insurer-focused solutions. Today, that expertise has expanded significantly and continues to grow, with trillions of dollars being outsourced to specialist managers. Clearwater’s annual Insurance Investment…

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Engineering Journal

Peek behind the code at CWAN Engineering. Discover how our team tackles challenges like AI orchestration, auto‑scaling, and zero‑trust.