Conning was named Fixed income manager of the year for its ability to combine asset management with tailored investment solutions.

The company's strength lies in rigorous credit research— with 22 analysts averaging 17 years' experience—and its ability to customise portfolios through strategic asset allocation and advanced risk-modelling software.

Recent case studies highlight how Conning helps clients rethink duration, diversify into structured securities and non-core assets, and unlock additional yield, all while respecting regulatory capital frameworks.

Conning has also broadened its capabilities with the acquisition of Generali Investment Holdings and its planned majority stake in MGG Investment Group, expanding access to private credit opportunities.

With insurers now seeking more holistic solutions for increasingly complex portfolio needs, Conning recognises that beyond offering more investment choices, managers today need to be better listeners and educators.