AB Announces Strategic Partnership Focused on the Asian Insurance Market

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AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) announced on October 21, 2025 an equity investment as a lead investor in Fortitude Carlyle Asia Reinsurance, Ltd. (FCA Re), a Bermuda Class E reinsurer focused on Asian liabilities.

As part of the transaction AB intends to manage private alternative assets for FCA Re and will appoint a member to FCA Re's board. FCA Re will initially assume a share of existing liabilities from Fortitude Re and reinsure a share of future Asian transactions. AB noted its insurance platform manages nearly $190 billion in insurance-related assets as of June 30, 2025.

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• Named lead investor in FCA Re (equity investment)
• Will manage private alternative assets for FCA Re
• Board appointment planned for FCA Re
• FCA Re to assume existing Fortitude Re liabilities in Asia
• Insurance AUM nearly $190 billion as of June 30, 2025

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• None.

Insights

Insurance-strategy analyst

AB takes an equity stake in a Bermuda reinsurance sidecar to expand insurance asset management in Asia.

AllianceBernstein ("AB") will be a lead investor in Fortitude Carlyle Asia Reinsurance, Ltd. ("FCA Re"), a Class E Bermuda reinsurer that will assume existing liabilities from Fortitude Re and reinsure future Asian transactions. AB will manage private alternative assets for FCA Re and gain a board seat, leveraging its stated insurance platform that manages nearly $190 billion in insurance-related assets as of June 30, 2025.

The business mechanism is straightforward: AB provides capital and asset-management services to a reinsurance sidecar focused on Asian liabilities, creating fee and asset-growth opportunities within its insurance channel. This arrangement depends on AB executing portfolio mandates for FCA Re and on FCA Re retaining or originating reinsurance flows to seed assets under management; regulatory and licensing conditions for the Bermuda vehicle and Asian reinsurance cessions are relevant operational constraints.

Key items to watch near term include the announced board appointment and the disclosed scope of private alternative mandates (size and mandate terms), the portion of liabilities initially assumed by FCA Re, and any details on the equity check and fee arrangements; these will clarify economic scale and near-term revenue impact. The press date is Oct. 21, 2025.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") (NYSE: AB), a leading global investment management firm, today announced plans to expand its insurance presence across Asia through an equity investment in Fortitude Carlyle Asia Reinsurance, Ltd. ("FCA Re"), a reinsurance entity created by Fortitude Re.

AB has been named as one of the lead investors in FCA Re, a reinsurance sidecar vehicle focused on Asian liabilities. As part of this transaction, AB intends to manage private alternative assets for FCA Re and will also appoint a member to the FCA Re Board of Directors.

FCA Re, a Class E licensed Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer, will initially assume a share of existing liabilities from Fortitude Re and will also reinsure a share of future transactions in Asia.

"Our firm has been serving insurance companies for more than 40 years," said Onur Erzan, AB's Global Head of Private Wealth, Alternatives & Distribution. "We look forward to bringing our differentiated fixed income and private credit origination capabilities to a strategic partner. Our investment in FCA Re demonstrates the continued momentum of our insurance asset management capabilities as we focus on growth across Asia."  

"We appreciate the partnership with AB and their investment in FCA Re," said Alon Neches, Chief Executive Officer of Fortitude Re. "This bolsters our ability to continue to develop innovative solutions for our clients in this important region."

"This milestone with FCA Re not only expands AB's insurance asset management platform, led by AB's CIO of Insurance Geoff Cornell, but accelerates AB's growth strategy globally," said Neil Jain, AB's Head of Strategy. "We look forward to working with FCA Re, as it reinforces AB's decades-long commitment to both the Asia region and the Asia Insurance Market."

More information on AB's insurance platform, which currently manages nearly $190 billion in insurance-related assets*, can be found online at www.alliancebernstein.com.

**Assets under management as of June 30, 2025

About AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. As of September 30, 2025, AllianceBernstein had $860 billion in assets under management. Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.

 

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FAQ

What did AllianceBernstein (AB) announce on October 21, 2025 about Asia?

AB announced an equity investment as a lead investor in FCA Re to expand its insurance presence across Asia.

How will AB participate in Fortitude Carlyle Asia Reinsurance (FCA Re)?

AB intends to manage private alternative assets for FCA Re and will appoint a board member.

What role will FCA Re play in Asian insurance liabilities according to AB's October 21, 2025 announcement?

FCA Re will initially assume a share of existing liabilities from Fortitude Re and reinsure a share of future transactions in Asia.

How large is AB's insurance-related asset base referenced in the FCA Re deal?

AB said its insurance platform manages nearly $190 billion in insurance-related assets as of June 30, 2025.

Does the announcement state AB will be a lead investor or a minority investor in FCA Re?

The announcement states AB has been named as one of the lead investors in FCA Re.