Pacific Life Re Completes €1.3bn Longevity Swap with ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.)

Netherlands – February 18 2026 – Pacific Life Re, a leader in the global life reinsurance industry, has announced the completion of a €1.3bn longevity swap reinsurance agreement with Aegon Levensverzekering N.V., part of the a.s.r. group, further strengthening its presence and commitment to the Dutch market. 

This transaction covers a portion of the defined benefit pensions included in a pension buy‑out and marks Pacific Life Re’s second longevity reinsurance transaction in the Netherlands.  

Jouke Hottinga, Managing Director, Group Strategy & Balance Sheet Management at a.s.r. stated, “We are pleased with this transaction. Pacific Life Re is a highly reliable and reputable counterparty with whom we are pleased to enter into cooperation. This reinsurance transaction effectively mitigates our longevity exposure and is fully aligned with our continued objective of optimising the balance sheet.”

Vanessa HoVon, Managing Director, Savings & Retirement for Europe & Americas at Pacific Life Re commented, “We are delighted to partner with a.s.r. on this significant transaction, our first Dutch deal covering defined benefit liabilities for both pensioners and deferred members, and which reflects our shared commitment to protect people in retirement. Pacific Life Re look forward to continuing to deliver bespoke solutions and supporting our partners in the Dutch market as they navigate the ongoing pension reform through the provision of risk transfer solutions.”

This deal was supported by global law firm Hogan Lovells. Pacific Life Re extends its thanks to all parties for their expertise and collaboration in bringing this transaction to completion.