PE investments in insurance in 2021 crossed $12.1 billion in the US. Help us map the Asia opportunity

By Team DealStreetAsia

February 17, 2022

Did you know that PE firms paid $12.1 billion in 2021 for investments in the insurance sector in the United States? It’s a figure that comfortably eclipsed the $9.7 billion record set in full-year 2018, according to Refinitiv data.

The firms at the vanguard of these investments include Blackstone, KKR and Sixth Street. The majority of PE-owned companies are in the life insurance space in the US as per research by the National Association of Insurance Companies.

Will there be a similar groundswell of interest in the insurance sector from PE firms operating in Asia? This is a question we seek to answer via our survey: ‘What will it take for insurance to be a great investable opportunity for Asian PE firms?’ The survey has been created by DealStreetAsia in partnership with Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm.

We invite you to help improve the quantum of knowledge on investments by participating in the survey, particularly if you have ever invested in or are contemplating an investment in the insurance sector across life, health, or even insurtech.

Completing the survey will give 10 lucky winners a chance at winning an annual subscription to DealStreetAsia.

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Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).   

  • A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
  • A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories. 
  • A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.
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Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).   

  • A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
  • A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories. 
  • A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.
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