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Effect of Investment Portfolio Turnover on Insurance Investment Performance

Abstract

The study examines the effect of investment portfolio turnover on insurance investment performance, focusing on how the frequency with which insurance companies buy, sell, and replace investment assets may influence portfolio returns and overall investment outcomes. Insurance companies manage substantial investment portfolios to generate income and support future policyholder obligations. The rate at which investment assets are replaced can therefore influence transaction costs, portfolio flexibility, risk exposure, and the ability of insurers to respond to changing market conditions. The study will investigate the extent to which investment portfolio turnover affects the investment performance of insurance companies. Attention will be given to the frequency of purchases and sales of investment assets such as government securities, corporate bonds, equities, fixed deposits, money market instruments, and other approved investments. The study will assess whether differences in portfolio turnover are associated with variations in investment returns, income generation, and portfolio value. The study will further examine factors that may influence the relationship between portfolio turnover and investment performance, including market conditions, investment strategy, transaction costs, interest rate movements, portfolio composition, asset maturity, and changes in investment objectives. Measures such as portfolio turnover ratio, investment return, return on investment, investment income, and portfolio growth will be considered. These measures will help determine whether frequent portfolio adjustments contribute positively or negatively to investment performance. A quantitative research approach will be adopted for the study. Data will be obtained from insurance companies’ annual reports, financial statements, investment schedules, and other relevant secondary sources. Descriptive statistics, trend analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis will be employed to examine the relationship between investment portfolio turnover and insurance investment performance. The study is expected to reveal variations in portfolio turnover among insurance companies and may indicate that the relationship between turnover and investment performance depends on the nature of investment strategies adopted. Moderate and strategically planned portfolio adjustments may enable insurers to respond effectively to market opportunities and changing risk conditions, while excessively high turnover may increase transaction costs and reduce net investment returns. Conversely, very low turnover may limit opportunities to rebalance portfolios in response to changing market conditions. The findings are expected to provide useful information for insurance companies, investment managers, actuarial professionals, and regulators regarding the importance of managing portfolio turnover effectively. The study may assist insurers in evaluating the costs and benefits of frequent investment adjustments and developing appropriate portfolio management strategies. It may also contribute to improved investment decision-making by highlighting the importance of balancing portfolio flexibility with transaction costs and long-term investment objectives. The study concludes that investment portfolio turnover is an important consideration in the management and performance of insurance investment portfolios. It is therefore recommended that insurance companies regularly monitor portfolio turnover and evaluate whether investment transactions contribute sufficiently to improved risk-adjusted returns. Strategic portfolio rebalancing, careful consideration of transaction costs, and periodic performance assessment should be encouraged to ensure that portfolio turnover supports sustainable investment performance.

Keywords: Investment portfolio turnover, insurance companies, investment performance, portfolio management, investment returns, portfolio turnover ratio, investment income, portfolio rebalancing, transaction costs, investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio growth, risk-adjusted returns, investment risk, actuarial investment management.