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The regulator pointed to higher claims costs, tighter reinsurance appetite and pressure on trade-exposed lines as external volatility feeds into the sector.
The Insurance Authority has urged insurers and brokers to strengthen self-reporting and oversight after inspections found recurring governance and due diligence gaps.
Profitability is expected to edge higher over the next two years, as Hanwha Life targets a recovery in underwriting margins and leans on steadier earnings from overseas and non-insurance units.
