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Japan’s reinsurance market enters a spikier, more volatile phase
May 20 2026
Deepening competition has brought faster, more pronounced underwriting cycles.
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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%.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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