Capital management

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.

private-credit-gains-ground-with-apac-insurers-as-rbc-reshapes-insurer-demand

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.

swiss-re-appoints-dean-galligan-to-head-lh-transactions

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.

great-eastern-reports-higher-new-business-value-but-flat-profit-in-1q-2026

Great Eastern reports higher new business value but flat profit in Q1 2026

May 6 2026

Market volatility hampered Great Eastern's earnings despite Improved insurance profitability and stronger new business growth.

Strong underwriting results drive reinsurers’ record profitability in 2025 — Gallagher Re

May 5 2026

Gallagher Re reports reinsurance capital reached a record US$648bn in 2025, driven by retained earnings and alternative capital inflows.

am-best-affirms-vietnam-national-re-amid-strong-underwriting-and-capital-position

AM Best expects VINARE to maintain 'strong' operating performance, affirms ratings

May 5 2026

Consistent underwriting profitability and strong capital buffers underpin Vietnam National Re’s stable credit profile, AM Best said.

fitch-maintains-rwn-on-eka-lloyd-jayas-bbbidn-ifs-rating-amid-capital-shortfall-risk

Fitch maintains rating watch negative on Eka Lloyd Jaya amid capital shortfall risk

May 5 2026

Ratings agency cited uncertainty over planned capital injections and ongoing regulatory changes as key factors in its latest review of the Indonesian insurer.

berkshires-new-boss-abel-reaffirms-japan-strategy

Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report

May 4 2026

Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.

atc-insurance-strengthens-specialty-financial-lines-footprint-with-frontier-global-acquisition

ATC acquires specialty MGA Frontier Global

May 4 2026

The transaction strengthens ATC Insurance Solutions’ presence in specialty financial lines and extends its access to the London Market.

The Inaugural Recognising excellence in Asia's insurance industry Find out more → Entries close
28 August