Q&A: Why AIA is placing a “special focus” on infrastructure

The challenge of navigating an ultra-low interest rate environment is felt particularly keenly by life insurers, and has led them to investigate other means of sourcing reliable long-term sources of returns. As one of Asia's largest insurers, AIA is at the forefront of these efforts.  While it retains a small overall allocation to alternative assets in the $326 billion of assets in its portfolio (as of December 31, 2020), this looks set to grow. Group chief investment officer Mark…