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  • Challenger argued for securitisations leeway in Australian annuity capital rules re-set

    02 April 2026

    Annuity writer wanted private ratings allowed for non-mainstream asset class

  • Data centres: The darlings of discussions but not yet of allocation

    02 April 2026

    Insurers' enthusiasm for the sector is tempered by doubts over concentration risk, obsolescence, exits and even whether the assets belong in real estate at all

  • Australia's actuaries warned of "material constraint" of annuity writers' access to infra and US private markets

    01 April 2026

    Actuaries Institute's feedback on now-finalised capital framework changes was published this week

  • Manulife unit completes M&A of Schroders in Indonesia to make IDR 177trn group

    01 April 2026

    Deal cements PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia's leading position in country

  • M&G expands Dutch logistics portfolio with two new acquisitions

    01 April 2026

    M&G Real Estate moves to strengthen its European logistics strategy

  • Sun Life expands US property platform

    01 April 2026

    Firm acquires US multifamily operator, signalling a new phase of platform growth

  • Investing in private markets: Asset-backed finance gaining ground with insurers

    01 April 2026

    Why the asset class is attracting growing attention from insurers, how allocations are evolving in practice, and what risks and constraints investors must navigate

  • Three asset classes for European insurers to watch in 2026

    Selectivity, flexibility and governance will shape insurers portfolios in 2026. This is not a year for static positioning. Europe's insurers increasingly need to adopt flexible frameworks and react to shifting conditions. Our 2026 Insurance Outlook reveals the three asset classes insurers need to watch.

  • Outcome bonds a "growing space" L&G says, after backing Clean Cooking project

    31 March 2026

    Firm's first outcome bond deal backed $200m Clean Cooking Outcome Bond at the end of last year

  • MUFG appoints WTW insurance alumnus to expand insurance financing offering in EMEA

    31 March 2026

    Gary Finkelstein will help expand MUFG's financing offering for insurers in EMEA