Capital management

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JKL weighs public sale of Lotte Non-Life as negotiations with Shinhan stall — report

August 17 2026

While JKL faces growing pressure to exit Lotte Non-Life, the bidder has little incentive to increase its offer.

QBE announces US$1.6bn reserve reinsurance transaction to improve capital efficiency

August 17 2026

The reinsurance transaction forms part of QBE's broader capital optimisation programme, following a stable 1H26 underwriting performance.

Korea Investment Holdings chosen as preferred bidder for KDB Life deal

August 14 2026

This is KDB’s seventh attempt to find a buyer for the life insurer since 2014.

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Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand

August 13 2026

The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.

Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report

August 12 2026

South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.

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Mandarin Re lifts capital to US$26m, sees growth opportunities in underserved markets

August 11 2026

The Labuan-based reinsurer plans to deploy additional capital to fill capacity gaps left by competitors retreating from certain countries and regions amid a softening market.

Tongyang Life becomes wholly owned Woori Financial subsidiary after share swap

August 11 2026

The deal ends Tongyang Life’s roughly 17-year run as a listed company, with delisting expected at the end of August.

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WTW appoints Jayne Bok head of Hong Kong and Macau

August 11 2026

Bok keeps her regional investments remit as she takes charge of a market WTW has served for more than 50 years.

KDB Life building in Seoul, South Korea, with company name in Korean and English.

KDB Life draws final bids from Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment — report

August 10 2026

Samsung Life and Kyobo Life have reportedly dropped out of the final round despite preliminary interest.

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Canada Life Re opens Singapore regional office, names Wil Chong CEO of Asia Pacific

August 7 2026

The capital relief specialist formalises its Asia Pacific presence with a standing local entity.

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