Korean insurers face profit squeeze as premium growth slows to 2.3% in 2026: KIRI

The Korea Insurance Research Institute warns that financial market uncertainty and persistently low interest rates will continue to pressure the industry's bottom line.

Ralph Martinez

October 27, 2025

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