MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has been awarded the Insurance Asset Risk Private Debt Manager of the Year 2025 due to its long-standing expertise, innovative structuring solutions, and commitment to sustainable investing. With over 100 years of experience managing assets for insurance companies, MIM has built a reputation for understanding the unique challenges insurers face—from regulatory requirements to liability matching and capital efficiency.

MIM's success in private debt investing is highlighted by its strategic structuring capabilities, demonstrated in its semiconductor fabrication financing. The firm participated in a complex joint venture to build a manufacturing facility amid the AI boom, creatively mitigating risks through bespoke structuring, including cash flow protections, construction risk transfers, and rating safeguards.

Additionally, MIM's leadership in sustainable finance was showcased in its shipping ESG energy transition project, where it financed 80% of a deal to retrofit bulk carriers, significantly reducing fuel consumption (by 20%) and emissions (99% reduction in CO2, SO, and NO). This investment not only enhances vessel lifespans but also fast-tracks sustainability efforts in global shipping.

By combining deep insurance expertise, innovative deal structuring, and impactful ESG initiatives, MetLife Investment Management has won the judges' vote.