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UK pension insurers raise exposure to opaque private credit

Written by Insurance Nerds Editorial Team | Jul 20, 2026 4:59:52 AM

UK Pension Insurers Increase Investment in Private Credit

S&P Global has cautioned that UK pension insurers, including Legal & General (L&G), Standard Life, and Just Group, have increased their investment in hard-to-price private assets. These assets now constitute more than 10% of the companies' portfolios. S&P's warning highlights concerns over the opacity of these private credits and the challenges they present in valuation.

Original Source: https://www.ft.com/content/82e9b2fc-0dd8-4560-837c-2e7695457783?syn-25a6b1a6=1