Egan-Jones Gathers 300 Private Credit Leaders to Navigate Regulatory Shifts
Event summary
- Egan-Jones hosted its second annual Private Credit Conference on January 22, 2026, at the Yale Club in New York, attracting nearly 300 attendees from the private credit ecosystem.
- Key topics included the 2026 private credit market outlook, NAIC reporting framework changes, and updates to bond definitions and risk-based capital requirements.
- Panels featured former state insurance commissioners and market participants discussing regulatory changes and capital treatment issues.
- Caroline Ding, Director of Ratings at Egan-Jones, emphasized maintaining rating quality and integrity during market volatility.
The big picture
Egan-Jones' conference underscores the growing importance of private credit in institutional portfolios, particularly as regulatory frameworks evolve. The firm's role as a convener highlights its strategic position in bridging regulatory insights with market opportunities. With nearly 300 attendees, the event reflects heightened interest in navigating capital treatment changes and risk-based capital requirements, critical for insurers and other capital allocators.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Headwinds
- How NAIC's potential capital and accounting reforms will impact private credit allocations, particularly among insurers.
- Market Dynamics
- The pace at which innovative fund structures and AI-driven risk management processes will reshape private credit strategies.
- Rating Integrity
- Whether Egan-Jones can sustain its disciplined and transparent approach amid evolving market conditions.
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