US Life Insurers Face Investor Scrutiny Over Rising Private Credit Exposure
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Updated · Financial Times · Apr 20
US Life Insurers Face Investor Scrutiny Over Rising Private Credit Exposure
11 articles · Updated · Financial Times · Apr 20
Investors are increasingly concerned about US life insurers’ growing exposure to private credit assets amid signs of rising volatility and potential defaults.
Private credit now accounts for about 10% of industry assets, with holdings more than doubling since 2015, according to Federal Reserve data.
Analysts warn that further turbulence in private credit could impact insurers’ balance sheets, liquidity, and potentially broader financial stability.
Could insurers’ private credit bets trigger the next financial crisis?
Is your life insurance policy secretly funding Wall Street's riskiest deals?
Why are European insurers immune to the credit risks sinking U.S. firms?
How are 'zombie' borrowers being hidden within insurance portfolios?
Are new regulations strong enough to prevent a private credit domino effect?