Companies
Alternatives manager of the year
This award seeks to recognise the company that can demonstrate improved investment outcomes by providing new ways of incorporating alternative investment strategies, opportunities or ideas to benefit the re/insurer.
Data science solution provider of the year
Big data, alternative data and new methods of analysis. This award seeks to recognise the innovators who are providing investors with the tools to enhance their long-term performance.
Emerging markets manager of the year
This award seeks to reward the firm that continues to innovate and offer new strategies that provide risk adjusted returns for re/insurers to participate in emerging markets.
Equity manager of the year
This award celebrates those equity investors that can demonstrate they know their stocks, the stories behind them and that they can pick the 'right' price for each share resulting in excellent returns.
Fixed income manager of the year
This award seeks to recognise a fixed income investor that has repeatedly outperformed benchmarks and been able to engineer a fixed income investment strategy to suit the specific needs of the re/insurer.
Investment accounting consultant of the year
This award is for the leading players helping insurers deal with accounting changes in the Americas, including LDTI and CECL.
Investment strategy consultant of the year
This award seeks to reward a consultancy who has worked closely with their re/insurers to implement successful asset management strategies. Please supply details of the associated performance indicators and frameworks.
Multi-asset manager of the year
This award recognises the firm that provides stable risk-adjusted returns by identifying the most well rewarded investment opportunities across not just asset classes but also geographies and capital structures.
OCIO manager of the year
OCIO is in vogue for insurers seeking to adapt to the current challenging investment environment. This award celebrates the most sophisticated and consistent OCIOs for insurers.
Private debt manager of the year
This award seeks to recognise the managers that have shown consistently favourable returns and good regulatory awareness.
Private equity manager of the year
Private equity is one of the most sought after asset classes for insurers looking to diversify out of traditional assets. This award seeks to recognise the managers that show consistently strong, insurance-relevant private equity capabilities.
Real assets manager of the year
This award will recognise the firm that demonstrates that their real asset portfolios are created and developed off the back of a solid foundation and in-depth knowledge of regional and/or global infrastructure and/or property markets gained through research, established networks and grass-roots insight which translate into favourable risk-adjusted returns.
Responsible investor of the year – insurer/reinsurer
This award will recognise the re/insurer who has integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their investment strategies whereby they seek to generate both financial and sustainable value. Please include information on your research, selection and engagement processes.
Responsible investor of the year – asset manager
This award will recognise the asset manager who has integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their investment strategies whereby they seek to generate both financial and sustainable value. Please include information on your research, selection and engagement processes.
Structured debt manager of the year
Structured debt is one of the alternative asset classes offering significant differentiated return potential for insurance investors. This award seeks to recognise the leaders in the field.
Individuals
Chief Investment Officer of the year
This award will be presented to the Chief Investment Officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the investment function within their organisation. The winning entry should show exceptional achievement and professional excellence over the past 12-18 months and represent a high level of professional credibility and respect within the industry in general.
Teams
Investment team of the year – re/insurer
Investment returns in the current low interest rate environment has been a challenge for many insurers. This award seeks to identify innovative investment strategies that have generated favourable returns while still keeping within the insurer's risk appetite.
Investment team of the year – asset manager
Investment returns in the current low interest rate environment has been a challenge for many insurers. This award seeks to identify innovative investment strategies that have generated favourable returns while still keeping within the insurer's risk appetite.
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