Countrywide Assured plc appoints Ninety One for £1.1 billion mandate

Ninety One, the global investment manager with £159.8 billion AUM (as at 31.12.25), has announced that it has been appointed by Countrywide Assured plc, the UK insurer subsidiary of Chesnara plc, to manage a £1.1 billion portfolio.

The mandate includes a Managed Fund, as well as a range of global and regional equity strategies, and a range of fixed income strategies. The portfolio management team for the Managed Fund is led by David Knee, Head of Multi-Asset, alongside Jason Borbora-Sheen and Alex Holroyd-Jones. Drawing on Ninety One’s extensive actively managed investment strategies across multi-asset, equities and fixed income, the mandate combines disciplined portfolio construction with a focus on delivering long-term risk-adjusted returns.

Jackie Ronson, Chief Executive, Countrywide Assured: “We are pleased to be working with Ninety One for this mandate, whose strong multi-asset capabilities, investment track record and commitment to sustainable outcomes align well with our priorities. This partnership supports our focus on delivering positive value for our policyholders over the long term.”

Nigel Smith, UK Chief Executive, Ninety One: “This appointment marks the establishment of a significant partnership with Countrywide Assured. We are applying the full breadth of our multi-asset, equity and fixed income expertise to deliver diversified investment returns for Countrywide Assured’s policyholders over the long term.”