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"An insurer with relatively weaker capital adequacy may have to pre-emptively grow its risk-adjusted capital in organic and inorganic ways."

Seokjae Lee
Seokjae LeeFinancial Analyst, at AM Best

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Analysis
Asia cyber insurance claims rise as attack numbers increase
Asian entities were particularly exposed to ransomware attacks in 2024.
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Six Korean insurers are up for sale but a post-IFRS 17 boost to profits led to questions over firm’s valuations.
Korean life insurers face falling interest rate challenge in 2025
Premium sales figures and solvency capital levels are both under pressure from the BOK’s October reversal of interest rate policy.
Japan's life insurance premiums may fall short of 2023 levels: AM Best
Premium income rebounded dramatically in 2023, but interest rate volatility could lead to a decline this year.
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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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Risk-based capital

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