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Feature stories

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“As [capital] regulatory regimes change, insurers are assessing whether their current reinsurance arrangement is fit-for-purpose.”

Alison Drill
Alison DrillAPAC Head of Property and Casualty Structured Solutions at Swiss Re

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Analysis
Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global
Carriers are maintaining stable credit profiles, but interest rate shocks, FX swings, and new capital reforms pose growing risks.
Financial resilience and adaptability to shield Asia's life insurers from 2025 volatility
Hong Kong’s and Japan’s life insurance sectors are set to maintain stability though China and Taiwan face challenges.
Japan's life insurers post record profits, press on with overseas expansion, undeterred by JGB losses
Investment gains and weaker yen contribute to record core profit, though pressure from rising government bonds is likely to remain.
Cash-rich, major Japanese non-life insurers look to strengthen international business
Insurers are turning regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings into a springboard for tech improvement and international expansion.
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Capital adequacy

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Malaysias RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
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Asset intensive reinsurance

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Insurance-linked securities

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Investing

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Industry M&A

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