10 Trends Shaping Global Asset Management in 2026
Presented by Oliver Wyman
As insurers navigate an evolving investment and risk landscape, trends in asset management are becoming more relevant than ever to balance-sheet resilience and long-term value creation. A recent article from Oliver Wyman shares 10 asset management trends to know in 2026:
- Resetting the operating model for AI
- The shift toward enterprise-level collaboration
- Partial credit — private credit takes its final exam
- Integrating private markets, not just gaining access
- The paradox of investment choice — why less delivers more value for investors
- Redesigning for retirement — alternatives in DC
- Scale, activist investors, and the “Valley of Death”
- Survival of the fittest — a new distribution ecosystem
- Internalization affairs
- Blockchain and tokenization will hit an inflection point
These bold predictions have implications for insurers. In particular, the growing role of private markets, using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance investment decision-making, and closer collaboration among asset managers, insurers, and distribution partners will affect the insurance industry.
For insurance leaders, understanding how the asset management industry is evolving can help optimize investment outcomes and gain a competitive edge in a complex global market.