Capital Management and Longevity Trends in APAC Life Insurance

Industry experts Huey Fang Chen, Head of L&H Structured Solutions Asia, and Kerry McMullan, Global Head of L&H Structured Solutions, share their perspectives on the trends reshaping life insurance and reinsurance across APAC and globally. Watch the videos below to explore the insights.

Part 1: Client Needs in Capital Management in APAC

As regulatory frameworks evolve, life insurers across APAC are increasingly focused on capital management and balance sheet optimisation. Despite variations in local regulation, the experts note that life insurer needs are becoming more aligned globally.

Key themes:

• A shift from traditional risk-transfer solutions toward broader capital management strategies
• Increasing involvement of CFOs in shaping capital and risk initiatives
• Heightened activity in APAC as markets adapt to new capital regimes

Watch Part 1 to hear how insurers in APAC are navigating the changing capital landscape.

Part 2: Longevity Perspectives

Kerry McMullan and Huey Fang Chen explore global trends in transferring longevity risk, highlighting how demographic changes and regulatory developments are transforming the market.

Key themes:

• Transfer of pension liabilities to insurers and reinsurer's role
• Regulatory impact on market trends (UK & international)
• Swiss Re Institute insights on APAC’s growing silver economy

Watch Part 2 to learn how longevity risk transfer is evolving worldwide and what it means for APAC life insurers.