Bermuda Reinsurers Disclose $435.7 Billion Private Credit Exposure

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Bermuda's life and annuity reinsurers revealed holdings of approximately $435.7 billion in privately originated credit. Benzinga reported that the disclosure comes amid heightened scrutiny of private credit risks following reports of record default rates in the sector.

The regulatory disclosures highlight the massive exposure of Bermuda-based insurers to the private credit market. This scale of involvement has increased systemic risk concerns for both the insurance and private credit industries, particularly as the sector faces ongoing pressure from defaults.