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Sumitomo Life, Dai-ichi Life looking for higher returns in private credit – Report

May 21 2026

The development comes as Japanese life insurers are looking to lift portfolio yields after years of balance-sheet rebalancing ahead of new capital rules.

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Sompo profit surges in FY2025 on underwriting recovery and investment gains

May 21 2026

Sompo’s FY2025 results were driven by improved underwriting margins and earnings further supported by strong investment gains.

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Prudential seeks up to 18 months to cut ICICI Prudential Life stake after Bharti Life deal — report

May 20 2026

Prudential’s planned acquisition of a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance will trigger regulatory requirements on its shareholding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

Japan’s reinsurance market enters a spikier, more volatile phase

May 20 2026

Deepening competition has brought faster, more pronounced underwriting cycles.

MNRB to acquire remaining 80% of Labuan Re for US$100m

May 19 2026

The deal will lift the group's ownership of Labuan Re to 100% and is slated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Prudential to acquire 75% stake in India’s Bharti Life for US$389m

May 18 2026

The deal is expected to require Prudential to cut its stake in ICICI Prudential Life to below 10%.

MS&AD completes US$1.44bn acquisition of 18% stake in Barings

May 15 2026

The deal expands MS&AD’s overseas investment capacity and diversifies its income sources.

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Private credit gains ground with APAC insurers as RBC reshapes demand

May 13 2026

Allocations remain resilient as insurers prioritise liability matching and capital efficiency.

Hong Kong IA finalises RBC amendments to incentivise infrastructure investment

May 11 2026

Following feedback from 42 respondents, the Insurance Authority has finalised amendments to the RBC regime, with additional guidance to be issued ahead of implementation.

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Swiss Re appoints Dean Galligan to newly created head of L&H transactions role

May 6 2026

The appointment reflects growing demand for complex capital, balance‑sheet and longevity reinsurance transactions in the life and health market.

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