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Please visit How to Enter to read the entry instructions.


Insurers 

The "Life Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year" award recognises a life insurance risk carrier, either one that solely insures life risk or does so as part of a wider multi-risk insurance offering.

The award winner will have developed a compelling approach to asset allocation and / or development of their investment strategy across all asset classes, have a robust risk-management approach that the judges feel positions the investment committee well to manage risk exposures and take advantage of new market opportunities, and have a well-considered and thoughtful approach to innovations for and evolution of their investment strategy.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, and should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a representative will attend in-person.

Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week Awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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Life Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to life insurance companies, or those who offer life insurance risk coverage as part of a multi-line insurance offering, and who are based in a jurisdiction governed by a North American regulator. The management of the insurance entity does not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent)

Entry Questions

  • Tell us about the history of the investment strategy, the asset allocation mix, and reasons for choosing the investment strategy approach that you have. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How the past has informed the current approach to both the asset allocation mix and investment strategy 
    • If the judges believe the reasons for choice of investment strategy are reasonable and well-thought through
    • If the judges believe the strategy is well placed to perform in the current market environment

  • What innovative ideas or approaches have been applied to the investment strategy, that strengthen its risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case, explaining the effect it has had on the investment strategy. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
    • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the investment strategy
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Non-Life Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year" award recognises a non-life insurance risk carrier, either one that solely insures non-life risk or does so as part of a wider multi-risk insurance offering.

The award winner will have developed a compelling approach to asset allocation and / or development of their investment strategy across all asset classes, have a robust risk-management approach that the judges feel positions the investment committee well to manage risk exposures and take advantage of new market opportunities, and have a well-considered and thoughtful approach to innovations for and evolution of their investment strategy.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th 2024. The award category is free to enter, and should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a representative will attend in-person. 

Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week Awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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Non-Life Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to  non-life insurance companies, or those who offer non-life insurance risk coverage as part of a multi-line insurance offering, and who are based in a jurisdiction governed by a North American regulator. The management of the insurance entity does not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent)

Entry Questions

  • Tell us about the history of the investment strategy, the asset allocation mix, and reasons for choosing the investment strategy approach that you have. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How the past has informed the current approach to both the asset allocation mix and investment strategy
    • If the judges believe the reasons for choice of investment strategy are reasonable and well-thought through
    • If the judges believe the strategy is well placed to perform in the current market environment
  • What innovative ideas or approaches have been applied to the investment strategy, that strengthen its risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case, explaining the effect it has had on the investment strategy. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
    • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the investment strategy
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

Third-Party Asset & Fund Managers 

The "ESG Investment Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager who offers ESG, responsible, sustainable, or impact investment solutions as part of their wider investment group activities.

The award winner will offer solutions that are deemed by the judges to be highly appropriate for insurance risk carriers, be able to evidence a track record of compelling investment returns, and show an evolution in the fund’s track record (be it holdings, styles of investing, or otherwise) that supports the case that the fund manager places innovation and evolution at the core of their management approach.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

ESG Investment Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is o If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Fixed Income Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager focussed majority on investments in Fixed Income securities or management of a Fixed Income investment solution as part of their wider investment group activities. Fixed income securities include bonds, notes, and other debt instruments.

The award winner will offer solutions that are deemed by the judges to be highly appropriate for insurance risk carriers, be able to evidence a track record of compelling investment returns, and show an evolution in their organisation’s and / or fund’s track record (be it holdings, styles of investing, or otherwise) that supports the case that the fund manager places innovation and evolution at the core of their management approach.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Fixed Income Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).

Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    •  How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Infrastructure Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager focussed majority on investments in Infrastructure assets or management of an Infrastructure investment solution as part of wider investment group activities. Infrastructure includes investments in “real assets,” which contain physical assets seen in everyday life, such as bridges, roads, highways, sewage systems, or energy but not property.

The award winner will offer solutions that are deemed by the judges to be highly appropriate for insurance risk carriers, be able to evidence a track record of compelling investment returns, and show an evolution in the fund’s track record (be it holdings, styles of investing, or otherwise) that supports the case that the fund manager places innovation and evolution at the core of their management approach.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024, The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Infrastructure Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).

Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is o If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:

    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Insurance Asset Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager who has developed an exceptional service and / or solution offering to insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will have a track record of delivering compelling investment returns, offer investment, money market, or equivalent solutions that are deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and an evidence based commitment to continual service or solution development.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th,  2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

 Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Insurance Asset Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North America based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is o If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Money Market and Cash Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party manager who has developed an exceptional service and / or solution offering specifically in the area of money market or equivalent funds for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will have a track record of delivering an exceptional service that stands out from peers, a range of solutions that offer insurance clients a range of choice, and an evidence based commitment to continual service or solution development.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Money Market and Cash Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Private Markets Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager focussed majority on investments in Private Market or unlisted securities or management of a Private Markets investment solution as part of their wider investment group activities. Funds that are eligible for this award include ones that invest in assets not traded on a public exchange or stock market.

The award winner will offer solutions that are deemed by the judges to be highly appropriate for insurance risk carriers, be able to evidence a track record of compelling investment returns, and show an evolution in the fund’s track record (be it holdings, styles of investing, or otherwise) that supports the case that the fund manager places innovation and evolution at the core of their management approach.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Private Markets Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market o Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months
  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed
  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

The "Real Estate Manager of the Year" award recognises a third-party investment manager focussed majority on investments in Real Estate assets or management of a Real Estate investment solution as part of their wider investment group activities. Real estate investments include those made for the purpose of generating a return from rental income and / or asset value appreciation.

The award winner will offer solutions that are deemed by the judges to be highly appropriate for insurance risk carriers, be able to evidence a track record of compelling investment returns, and show an evolution in the fund’s track record (be it holdings, styles of investing, or otherwise) that supports the case that the fund manager places innovation and evolution at the core of their management approach.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available

Real Estate Manager of the Year

Entry Requirements

  • This award is open to regulated investment managers whose management company or fund referenced in the entry is domiciled in a North American jurisdiction and open to investment from North American based insurance risk carriers. The managers of the fund do not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Entrants must disclose the number of years track record and provide any return data offered as evidence in Excel format. Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent).


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:

    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges asses the investment approach to be addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant than peers in the coming 12-months

  • Explain your investment and management team’s expertise and why these are relevant to insurance risk carriers? The judges will be rating answers on:

    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers

  • Please detail notable risk management structures or processes that protect downside risk whilst optimise client positions for upside gains. The judges will be rating answers on:

    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management framework, related to peers
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful process has been employed

  • What significant evolution of the investment approach or fund has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:

    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their approaches
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect on risk adjusted returns for clients in the future

Operations & Fund Services 

The “Data Management Provider of the Year” award recognises a data or information management provider that has developed one or more services, products, or solutions for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in achieving better outcomes from their investable asset and / or capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how they manage risk, how their service or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on Decemner 5th , 2024, including of a three-course dinner and live entertainment. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300  per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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Data Management Provider of the Year

Entry Criteria

  • This award is open to data management product, service, or solution providers, and who are based in North America. The management of the company does not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent)

Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges assess the business purpose is addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant and important than peers in the future
  • Explain your management, product, and / or service development team’s expertise and why these experiences are relevant to creating a market leading offering? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please explain three notable risks of failure that exist in your product, service, and / or solution offering(s) and how these are effectively managed, to protect client interests. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges evaluation of the three notable risks of failure and how significant they perceive them to be in terms of impact on clients
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management approaches to mitigate impact on clients
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful approach to risk management
  • What significant evolution of the business, product, and / or service offering has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their product, service, or solution offering(s)
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect for clients and better outcomes from use of the entrants product, service, or solution offering(s)

The “Fund Administrator of the Year” award recognises a fund administration provider that has developed one or more services or solutions specifically for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in achieving better outcomes from their investable asset and / or capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how they manage risk, how their service or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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Fund Administrator of the Year

Entry Criteria

  • This award is open to fund administrators who are based in North America. The management of the company does not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent)


Entry Questions

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges assess the business purpose is addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant and important than peers in the future
  • Explain your management, product, and / or service development team’s expertise and why these experiences are relevant to creating a market leading offering? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please explain three notable risks of failure that exist in your product, service, and / or solution offering(s) and how these are effectively managed, to protect client interests. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges evaluation of the three notable risks of failure and how significant they perceive them to be in terms of impact on clients
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management approaches to mitigate impact on clients
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful approach to risk management
  • What significant evolution of the business, product, and / or service offering has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their product, service, or solution offering(s)
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect for clients and better outcomes from use of the entrants product, service, or solution offering(s)

The "Investment Consultant of the Year" award recognises a consulting firm that has developed one or more services, products, or solutions for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in achieving better outcomes from the management of their investable asset and / or capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how their service, product, or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024.  The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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The “Investment & Portfolio Management Technology of the Year” award recognises a technology provider that has developed one or more technology or IT based services, products, or solutions for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in achieving better outcomes from their investable asset and / or capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how they manage risk, how their service or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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Investment & Portfolio Management Technology of the Year

Entry Criteria

  • This award is open to technology providers, who are based in North America. The management of the company does not need to be based physically in North America.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer
  • Entrants must nominate a person to receive the award at the Awards ceremony, should they be shortlisted as a Finalist. 
  • Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 (weak) – 100 (excellent)

Entry Questions 

  • What is the purpose of the business and what makes you stand out in this award area? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • How unique or novel the judges feel the purpose of the business is
    • If the judges assess the business purpose is addressing a gap in the market
    • Whether the purpose behind the business is more relevant and important than peers in the future
  • Explain your management, product, and / or service development team’s expertise and why these experiences are relevant to creating a market leading offering? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • If the entrant's description of the expertise is credible and perceived as valuable to assisting insurers in attaining risk-adjusted investment goals?
    • Whether the expertise is more pertinent to the current market and economic environment, than peers
  • Please explain three notable risks of failure that exist in your product, service, and / or solution offering(s) and how these are effectively managed, to protect client interests. The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The judges evaluation of the three notable risks of failure and how significant they perceive them to be in terms of impact on clients
    • The judges perception of the structures, processes, and overall risk management approaches to mitigate impact on clients
    • Innovative approaches that the entrant employs, that illustrate a thoughtful approach to risk management
  • What significant evolution of the business, product, and / or service offering has there been during its lifetime, that demonstrates a commitment to continual development? The judges will be rating answers on:
    • The unique nature of the evolutions, that offers robust evidence the management have gone above and beyond peers in seeking to evolve their product, service, or solution offering(s)
    • How significant the judges asses the evolutions to be in creating a positive effect for clients and better outcomes from use of the entrants product, service, or solution offering(s)

The “Insurance Treasury & Capital Management Provider of the Year” award recognises a treasury management focussed provider that has developed one or more services, products, or solutions for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in the preservation of capital holdings and achieving better outcomes from the management of their capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how they manage risk, how their service or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
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The “Risk Management Provider of the Year” award recognises a risk management focussed provider that has developed one or more service, product, or solution for insurance risk carriers.

The award winner will be able to demonstrate that they have applied a considerate and thoughtful approach to the development of their offering(s), that assists insurers in achieving better outcomes from the management of risk exposures connected to their investable asset and / or capital holdings. The winner will be able to explain how they manage risk, how their service or solution offering can be deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, and provide an evidence based explanation of how they continual develop their offerings for the benefit of clients.

Special note: The award winner will be announced live at the Awards Ceremony in New York on December 5th, 2024. The award category is free to enter, but should you be shortlisted by our independent judging panel, you confirm that a minimum of one company representative will attend in-person at cost of $300 per ticket.

Invoices for single representatives are sent by September 1st and payable by November 1st, 2024. Benefits of being shortlisted and attending the Awards Ceremony include:

  • Network with 150+ insurance, third-party management, and wider insurance asset management industry professionals, to expand industry connections
  • Gain 5,000+ impressions of your brand logo via our 16-week awards finalist marketing campaign, to elevate and re-affirm your position as an industry leader
  • Enjoy a drinks-and-canapes reception evening followed by one and a half hours Awards ceremony including further complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks
  • Be part of the 2.5-hour post awards party, to celebrate the winners, and network with existing and new contacts
This item is not available