Japan Post Insurance to invest $2bn in new vehicle sponsored by Global Atlantic

Written by Adam Cadle

30/07/2025

Japan Post Insurance is to invest $2bn in a new vehicle sponsored by Global Atlantic.

The insurance company’s commitment is over 50% of the vehicle, which is expected to have access to Global Atlantic’s insurance, reinsurance and strategic activity, and to commence operations in H1 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

This transaction marks an additional investment by Japan Post Insurance in a vehicle sponsored by Global Atlantic and is a part of the strategic partnership that Japan Post Insurance, KKR, and Global Atlantic announced in June 2023.

Both KKR and Global Atlantic’s track record of providing differentiated investment capabilities and insurance expertise to serve the international insurance market is expected to significantly advance Japan Post Insurance’s global growth strategy and further diversify its revenue sources.

This strategic partnership reinforces KKR and Global Atlantic's commitment to Japan, a core market where KKR has operated in for two decades, while advancing their global insurance strategy. The collaboration also enhances their ability to deliver tailored asset management and reinsurance solutions for insurance clients worldwide. Building on Global Atlantic's strong track record in retirement security and investment solutions, Japan Post Insurance’s investment will support Global Atlantic's continued expansion across the US and international markets to address growing retirement needs in rapidly aging populations globally.

Kunio Tanigaki, director and representative executive officer, President and CEO of Japan Post Insurance, said: "This investment is a part of our phased approach to our strategic alliance agreement with KKR and Global Atlantic, which we signed in June 2023 with the aim of expanding into new areas of collaboration. In the two years that have passed since establishing this alliance, we have deepened our mutual understanding and come to appreciate the significant presence of KKR and Global Atlantic in the US market and are pleased to invest in this new vehicle sponsored by Global Atlantic. We believe that this investment will enable Japan Post Insurance to diversify our revenue sources by capturing revenues from the robust US annuity market and reinsurance markets globally and continue to build on our win-win relationship with KKR and Global Atlantic."

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