Strategic Updates to Medical Self Insurance Fund for Fiscal Stability
Discover essential updates to the Medical Self Insurance Fund and strategic measures for mitigating rising health insurance costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
HDFC Life Raises $82.57M Via 10-Year Subordinated Bonds at 7.63% Coupon
HDFC Life Insurance accepted $82.57 million in bids for 10-year subordinated bonds at a 7.63% coupon rate, rated AAA by Icra. Bonds feature call options starting year five.
Nanshan Life Issues $653M Tier 2 Subordinated Bonds Guaranteed by Parent
Nanshan Life Pte. Ltd. issued $653M in 5.875% Tier 2 subordinated bonds due 2041, backed by a guarantee from Nan Shan Life Insurance Co., Ltd. The bonds bolster the insurer's capital structure through long-term debt financing.
Hildene Capital to Acquire SILAC Insurance in $550M Deal
Hildene Capital Management is set to acquire SILAC Insurance Company in a $550 million deal, expanding its management of investment assets and insurance balance sheet capabilities in the U.S. annuity market.
Jefferies Upgrades Humana on Medicare Advantage Star Rating Diversification
Jefferies upgrades Humana following success in Medicare Advantage portfolio diversification and higher Star Ratings, projecting strong earnings growth for 2026 and 2027 amid regulatory challenges.
Bangladesh Considers Reinsurance Law Amendments Under US Trade Accord
Bangladesh plans to amend its Insurance Corporation Act to liberalize reinsurance, impacting Sadharan Bima Corporation and private insurers amid US trade agreement conditions.
MetLife Finalizes $10B Annuity Risk Transfer to Talcott Resolution Enhancing Risk Management
MetLife completes $10B variable annuity risk transfer to Talcott Resolution, reducing portfolio risk and boosting Talcott's reinsured reserves to $14B, with ongoing asset management by MetLife Investment Management.
Nepal Rastra Bank Removes Interest Rate Discount on Insurance Company Deposits
Nepal Rastra Bank ends lower interest rate provision on institutional fixed deposits, allowing insurance companies to earn equal interest rates as individuals, impacting investment returns and financial strategies.
AM Best Downgrades Outlook for CICA Life Insurance Credit Rating
AM Best revises CICA Life Insurance's credit rating outlook to negative citing new business strain and balance sheet pressures. Stable financial strength rating affirmed.
U.S. P/C Insurance Industry Shows Strong Underwriting Income in H1 2025
The U.S. property/casualty insurance sector posted $11.2B in net underwriting income for H1 2025, driven by premium growth and investment income despite rising catastrophe losses and lower capital gains.