Asset intensive reinsurance

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MAS eyes AIR guidance, further RBC 2 changes by year-end

August 20 2026

RBC 2 adjustments, reinsurance guidance, and stress-testing developments form part of a broader regulatory response to evolving risks.

Pacific Life Re secures third asset-intensive flow reinsurance deal in Japan

August 19 2026

Executed with a Japanese life insurer, the deal covers whole-of-life liabilities with a new flow counterparty.

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MS First Capital kicks off reinsurance operations from GIFT City

August 11 2026

The move aligns with MS&AD’s international strategy to pursue growth opportunities across Asia.

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Japan's new reinsurance rules unlikely to slow asset-intensive deals despite higher scrutiny: S&P

July 23 2026

Tighter AIR regulation should improve industry-wide risk controls even as Japanese insurers continue to expand use of the structure.

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APAC insurers face capital squeeze as market, regulatory and catastrophe risks rise: S&P

July 22 2026

Flexible capital tools, reinsurance and selective investment shifts are becoming central to how insurers protect balance sheets and manage volatility.

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Japan Post, SCOR sign MOU for reinsurance vehicle, ceding of life policies

July 10 2026

The Japanese insurer plans to hold less than 50% of the voting rights in the SCOR-run structure, which would pool and diversify risks from both firms.

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RGA signs block coinsurance deals with Sumitomo Life and Anshin Life in Japan

July 8 2026

Sumitomo Life turns to reinsurance for the first time as insurers across Asia move in-force blocks off their books.

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Japan's FSA finalises tighter rules on asset-intensive reinsurance

July 7 2026

Insurers face broader expectations on stress testing, collateral quality, recapture planning and reinsurer due diligence under the revised guidelines, which apply from July 1.

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Apollo explores Japanese life acquisitions in push for direct market expansion — Report

June 10 2026

Amid Japanese regulatory resistance to reinsurance deals, Apollo is weighing deals for Japanese life units as it looks to deepen its presence through direct underwriting.

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Pacific Life Re inks third asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life

June 9 2026

Third transaction with Japanese life insurer underscores Pacific Life Re’s growing role in the country’s AIR market.

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