Insurers confronted with Hobson's choice on US$4.8bn off-balance-sheet exposure to Vanke

Published on December 5, 2025
Once regarded as the "No. 1 developer" in China, Vanke has rattled both the real estate and insurance sectors by proposing to extend repayment of principal and interest on a CNY2bn ($283m)
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North America life insurance sector outlook remains neutral for 2026: Fitch

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RGA’s Chief Investment Officer Leslie Barbi to retire in 2026

December 5, 2025
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