Nuveen is the asset manager for TIAA, one of the world’s most highly rated and financially stable insurance companies1. We leverage our deep expertise in partnering with insurance clients to tailor capital-efficient solutions to meet complex portfolio construction needs. Our platform of $1.3 trillion in AUM2 offers differentiated investments across private credit and private equity, real assets, fixed income, and responsible investing focused strategies.
$325B
Assets managed for insurers3
125+
Global insurance clients4
100+
Years of experience managing insurance assets5
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Insurance assets under management3
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1For its stability, claims-paying ability and overall financial strength, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) is a member of one of only three insurance groups in the United States to currently hold the highest rating available to U.S. insurers from all four leading insurance company rating agencies: A.M. Best (A++ as of 7/24), Fitch (AAA as of 8/24), Standard & Poor’s (AA+ as of 5/24), and Moody’s Investors Service (Aa1 as of 5/25). There is no guarantee that current ratings will be maintained. The financial strength ratings represent a company’s ability to meet policyholders’ obligations and do not apply to variable annuities or any other product or service not fully backed by TIAA’s claims-paying ability. The ratings also do not apply to the safety or the performance of the variable accounts, which will fluctuate in value.
2As of 30 Sep 2025. Nuveen assets under management (AUM) is inclusive of underlying investment specialists.
3Assets under management as of 31 Dec 2024. Nuveen assets under management (AUM) is inclusive of underlying investment specialists. Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding.
4As of 31 Dec 2024.
5Insurance assets managed on behalf of TIAA. TIAA acquired Nuveen in 2014, and shortly thereafter TIAA’s asset management business was combined with Nuveen. Statements regarding Nuveen’s history include TIAA’s history.
Important information on risk
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no assurance that an investment will provide positive performance over any period of time. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. There is no guarantee that investment objectives will be achieved.
Responsible investing incorporates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors that may affect exposure to issuers, sectors, industries, limiting the type and number of investment opportunities available, which could result in excluding investments that perform well.
