Athene (ATH) appointed Larik Hall as Senior Vice President and Head of Japan, based in Japan, to oversee growth strategy and expand retirement solutions in the country.
Hall brings 30+ years of retirement industry leadership, over a decade in Japan, and experience at Goldman Sachs Ayco, AIG, MetLife Alico and MassMutual. Since 2020, Athene has reinsured more than $20 billion in assets across eight transactions with Japanese cedents, supported by its alignment with Apollo’s asset management capabilities.
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Appoints experienced leader as Senior Vice President, Head of Japan
Hall brings 30+ years retirement industry leadership, including a decade in Japan
Reinsured more than $20 billion in assets with Japanese cedents since 2020
Completed eight reinsurance transactions with Japanese insurers since 2020
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Market Context
This announcement highlights Athene’s commitment to Japan, adding seasoned leadership and building o...
Analysis
This announcement highlights Athene’s commitment to Japan, adding seasoned leadership and building on over $20 billion reinsured across 8 transactions. Investors may watch how quickly new partnerships scale and how Japan impacts overall capital deployment and returns.
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Industry experience:more than 30 yearsJapan market experience:more than a decadeReinsured assets:more than $20 billion+2 more
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Industry experiencemore than 30 yearsLarik Hall's leadership experience in the retirement industry
Japan market experiencemore than a decadeLarik Hall's experience in the Japanese market
Reinsured assetsmore than $20 billionAssets reinsured with Japanese cedents since first 2020 transaction
Reinsurance transactions8 transactionsNumber of transactions with Japanese cedents since 2020
Japan entry year2020Year of Athene's first transaction with Japanese cedents
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"Since its first transaction with Japanese cedents in 2020, Athene has reinsured"
Cedents are insurance companies or entities that transfer some of the risk they underwrite to another firm (a reinsurer) in exchange for payment. For investors, cedents matter because this transfer changes the original insurer’s balance of risk and capital—similar to a homeowner paying a neighbor to cover part of a risky repair—affecting the insurer’s potential losses, premiums, and financial stability.
Experienced insurance executive brings deep U.S. and Japan market leadership to Athene’s growing international retirement platform
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene, the leading retirement solutions company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO), today announced that Larik Hall has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Head of Japan. Hall will be based in Japan and will oversee Athene’s growth strategy to accelerate the expansion of retirement solutions offered in the country.
“Japan is one of the most important retirement markets globally, shaped by an aging demographic, a growing need for long-term retirement security and a new economic regime that has demanded a new playbook,” said Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene. “Larik’s strong track record of building retirement businesses and meaningful experience leading large-scale insurance platforms in the Japanese market makes him exceptionally well suited to expand Athene’s footprint locally.”
Hall brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the retirement industry, including more than a decade in the Japanese market. Prior to joining Athene, he was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Ayco where he led the insurance practice. Hall has also held senior leadership roles at AIG, MetLife Alico and MassMutual.
“I am honored to join Athene and lead its Japan strategy at such an important time,” said Hall. “Japan is one of the world’s most sophisticated insurance markets, with unique demographic and retirement needs. I look forward to building on the company’s strong foundation, deepening trusted relationships and delivering new and needed retirement solutions at scale to support Japan’s long-term retirement security.”
Since its first transaction with Japanese cedents in 2020, Athene has reinsured more than $20 billion in assets across eight transactions, helping insurers manage risk, operate with greater efficiency and innovate in service of policyholders. Athene’s alignment with Apollo brings together balance sheet strength, retirement expertise and world-class asset management capabilities to help meet Japan’s growing demand for long-term capital and safe yield solutions.
About Athene Athene is the leading retirement solutions company with $448 billion of total assets as of March 31, 2026, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.
What role will Larik Hall have at Athene (ticker ATH) in Japan?
Larik Hall will serve as Senior Vice President and Head of Japan at Athene. According to Athene, he will be based in Japan and oversee growth strategy to expand retirement solutions and accelerate the company’s presence in this key retirement market.
Why did Athene appoint Larik Hall to lead its Japan business in 2026?
Athene appointed Larik Hall because of his extensive leadership experience in the retirement and insurance industry. According to Athene, Hall has more than 30 years of industry experience, including over a decade in Japan, and has led large-scale insurance platforms for major global firms.
How much reinsurance business has Athene (ATH) done in Japan since 2020?
Athene has reinsured more than $20 billion in assets with Japanese cedents since 2020. According to Athene, this activity spans eight reinsurance transactions, helping local insurers manage risk, improve operating efficiency and support innovation for policyholders in Japan’s retirement market.
What is Athene’s strategy for expanding retirement solutions in Japan after naming Larik Hall?
Athene plans to accelerate expansion of retirement solutions in Japan under Larik Hall’s leadership. According to Athene, Hall will oversee the company’s growth strategy, deepen relationships with Japanese insurers, and deliver retirement solutions at scale tailored to Japan’s demographic and long-term retirement security needs.
How does Athene’s alignment with Apollo support its Japan retirement platform?
Athene’s alignment with Apollo combines balance sheet strength, retirement expertise and asset management capabilities. According to Athene, this partnership helps meet Japan’s growing demand for long-term capital and safe yield solutions while supporting insurers that seek to manage risk and operate with greater efficiency.
How does Athene describe the Japan retirement and insurance market in this announcement?
Athene describes Japan as one of the most important and sophisticated retirement and insurance markets globally. According to Athene, the market is shaped by aging demographics, a growing need for long-term retirement security and a new economic environment requiring updated strategies and solutions.
