Irish Life Investment Managers won two awards at the recent Irish Pension Awards - Investment Manager of the Year and Alternatives Manager of the Year.

The awards, now in their third year recognise those pension providers, investment managers and schemes that have proven their excellence, professionalism and dedication to maintaining high standards of Irish pension provision.

Irish Life businesses were shortlisted for more awards than any other pension provider or investment manager recognising Irish Life’s contribution across the Irish pension market.

Irish Life Investment Managers was shortlisted for Investment Manager of the Year, Equity Manager of the Year, Fixed Income Manager of the Year, Alternatives Manager of the Year and Passive Manager of the Year. Irish Life Investment Managers provide tailored investment solutions for pension schemes but also work closely with Irish Life Corporate Business and Retail Teams to deliver market leading investment solutions including their flagship MAPS fund range.

Commenting on the win, Bill Kyle, Chief Executive, Irish Life Group said: “The award wins for Irish Life Investment Managers demonstrate the broad range of products and services we offer. We want to make a meaningful contribution to our clients by enabling and empowering them to secure the best retirement outcomes for themselves and their families. These awards are a great honour for Irish Life Investment Managers and we are grateful to the Irish Pension Awards for this recognition.”

He added. “We believe these awards are a testament to Irish Life Investment Manager’s customer first focus and our ability to continue to provide innovative solutions which is the core of our business. Our objective is to understand the evolving needs of our customers and to provide inspired investment solutions and a superior service to our growing client base.”

Irish Life Investment Managers was also recognised in July 2014 at the European Pension Awards, when it was named Equities Manager of the Year and Passive Manager of the Year. Irish Life Investment Managers was the only Irish investment company to be recognised in this year’s awards and the only manager to win two awards in 2014.