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Competitive retiree buyout cost rose 10 bps to 99.7% of accounting liability in the July reading, published 31 August 2026, while average pricing climbed to...
The rating agency’s pre-Monte Carlo report on life and annuity reinsurers ties the growth of offshore asset-intensive deals to private-credit investment...
The rating agency tested the sector against a harsher default and downgrade path; UK pension insurers hold 8.8% in private credit.
Mercer reported that 40% of surveyed insurers were interested in allocating to investment-grade direct lending and private placements.
Only 30% of insurers say they have most of the private-markets capabilities they need.
Real estate debt and infrastructure debt ranked highest for capital resilience.
Barings puts manager discipline at the centre of direct-lending outcomes.
Schroders says public-market exposure to private credit is both low and higher quality.
Aviva Investors is adding duration while running light credit beta.
The report now covers 108 asset managers and investment consultants.