Alternative capital

Japanese insurers face no pressure from JGB unrealised losses as yields rise: Fitch

September 10 2026

Insurers are shifting to higher-yielding bonds rather than cutting overall exposure, as JGBs gain appeal over hedged foreign bonds.

Howden Re launches Novark to widen institutional capital's access to insurance risk

September 7 2026

The group combines a technology platform, a BMA-authorised management company and a Class 3 insurer, and updates investors on their insurance investments in near real time.

ILS capacity hits record level as cat bond issuance surges and pricing softens: AM Best

August 31 2026

Alternative capital continued to pour into catastrophe risk, helping push reinsurance supply above demand and supporting further rate reductions.

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Japanese life insurers expected to deepen private credit partnerships, analysts say

July 29 2026

Strategic alliances with global asset managers are emerging as a preferred route for Japanese lifers seeking diversification and higher investment returns.