Swiss Re AG $SREN.SW, one of the world’s leading reinsurance and insurance providers, has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Despite industry-wide headwinds, including substantial losses from wildfires in California, the company posted notable growth and maintained its standing among global reinsurers.

Equitable Holdings $EQH is taking strategic steps to optimize its investment approach following the recent completion of a significant reinsurance transaction. The freed capital is set to serve as a powerful lever for expanding its stake in the financial holding AllianceBernstein Holding $AB and further developing its portfolio of assets. Experts note that these measures are aimed at strengthening Equitable’s position in one of the fastest-growing segments—asset management firms.