Insurance Asset Risk Awards 2025 - North Americas

Emerging markets manager of the year: Loomis Sayles

Loomis Sayles earned the Insurance Asset Risk Emerging markets manager of the year award by combining innovation and strong investment expertise in emerging market debt.

Over the past three years, the firm has won four out of five of the largest and most competitive EMD searches among insurers , and central to its success has been its proprietary Emerging Markets Relative Value Tool (ERV), which simplifies complex EM credit insights and equips portfolio construction managers with a powerful framework for decision-making.

Loomis Sayles also delivers a highly customised approach for insurers, tailoring strategies across quality, duration, country limits, and ESG factors to align with each client's unique business model.

The firm's ability to blend rigorous research, innovative technology, and deep insurer collaboration has fuelled rapid growth, with insurance general account emerging markets assets reaching $2.2bn and compounding at 18% annually since 2018.

By consistently delivering both financial performance and client-focused solutions, Loomis Sayles has positioned itself as a leading partner for insurers navigating the complexities of emerging markets.