AsianInvestor – Asset Owners

Track Record and Stability Key to Insurers' Manager Selection

Insurers are tightening manager selection criteria, emphasizing long‑term track records and team continuity. Executives from HSBC Life, YF Life and Barings say that stable investment teams, aligned compensation structures, and proven risk‑adjusted performance across market cycles separate true partners from the crowd. These factors are now codified in due‑diligence frameworks, guiding capital allocation to external managers across asset classes.