AllianceBernstein's (AB) Insurance Portfolio Management Team has been awarded this year's Investment team of the year award for its steady navigation of heavy market turbulence, as well as its integration of public and private assets.

Comprising 14 experienced professionals averaging 23 years of experience, the insurance portfolio team manages $89bn in direct multi-sector assets, and $13bn in private assets.

The team's innovative investment approach embeds insurance-specific considerations across AB's $300bn fixed income platform, while proprietary tools and scenario analysis are used to support disciplined, client-focused decision-making that optimises portfolios for liquidity, risk, and return while mitigating overlapping risks.

Recently, the team has successfully expanded into private alternatives and has launched a multi-million-dollar spread lending program, which aims to providing tailored solutions to clients.

By combining deep experience, innovative strategies, and advanced analytics, AB's Insurance Portfolio management team successfully traverses the twists and turns of the market.