Private credit

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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation

June 12 2026

Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.

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Nippon Life taps Blackstone for US$9.3bn private credit investment strategy

June 8 2026

The companies will also engage in staff secondments and personnel exchanges to strengthen Nippon Life’s investment capabilities.

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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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Fitch flags APAC insurers’ private credit exposure as ‘manageable’ amid rising allocations

May 21 2026

Private credit was still a small part of APAC insurers’ portfolios in 2025, usually under 5% of total assets, though allocations have been rising.

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