Gloria Methri is a Regional Correspondent at (Re)in Asia, tracking the regulation and risk stories moving Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include Indian insurance regulation, natural catastrophe losses across China and Australia, and marine and war risk markets.
Price negotiations remain a key hurdle as South Korea's largest financial groups line up for the sale of the mid-sized insurer, with Shinhan seen as the frontrunner.
Strong demand for wealth, retirement and legacy products, paired with changing capital regimes are pushing Asian life insurers toward equities and alternative assets as industry investments surge.
