Schroders Head Notes Rapid Growth in Asia Pacific Insurance Outsourcing
What happened
Pedro Moura, head of Asia client solutions at Schroders, noted that insurance firms in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly utilizing outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services due to growing market complexity. Schroders oversees approximately US$32 billion in assets for Asia-Pacific insurers and maintains an OCIO team.
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Why it matters
The insurance outsourcing market in Asia Pacific grew 45.8% year-on-year to $573 billion in 2025, outpacing other global regions. Moura stated that local insurers are seeking external managers to align investment cash flows with policyholder payouts, considering factors like US rate hike cycles and private assets.
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Who's involved
- SchrodersAsset management company providing OCIO services and overseeing assets for Asia-Pacific insurers
- Pedro MouraHead of Asia client solutions at Schroders, commenting on market trends
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The firm could see increased demand for its OCIO services and investment management contracts from Asian Pacific insurers.
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Schroders
asset management company