Capital management

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NFRA revises insurer capital margin deposit rules

September 15 2025

China’s regulator broadens capital margin deposit options while tightening supervisory requirements to support insurance sector stability.

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Bloomberg launches green bond field to help Hong Kong insurers comply with new capital rules

September 12 2025

The HKIA Sustainable Indicator field offers insurers an independent classification of green bonds that meet new eligibility standards under Hong Kong’s RBC Regime.

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Tokio Marine & Nichido targets full strategic equity disposal by 2029 as AM Best affirms A++ rating

September 11 2025

The Japanese insurer also saw its combined ratio improve in 2024.

Japan lifers keep an eye on ALM in wake of JGB yield rises

September 10 2025

The situation is manageable for now but an increase in lapses could muddy the waters.

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S&P warns Chinese insurers' shift to equities could raise balance sheet volatility

September 10 2025

S&P noted that less-capitalised Chinese insurers have thinner buffers and therefore, could risk a credit downgrade.

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Cat bond issuance on course to exceed US$20bn in 2025 as investor demand holds: Moody's

September 9 2025

As of August 28, US$18.4bn of cat bonds had already been issued, exceeding the record US$17.7bn set in 2024.

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Taiwanese insurers to deploy largest cash reserves since 2013 amid market volatility: Report

September 8 2025

Taiwanese life insurers held over US$36.6bn in cash as of end of June, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission.

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ABCI Insurance underwriting results improve, but limited scale, heavy reinsurance reliance remain constraints: Fitch

September 8 2025

Fitch affirmed ABCI's ratings, but noted the Hong Kong-based insurer remains heavily dependent on reinsurance and parental backing, despite recent gains.

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MG Non-Life contracts transferred to bridge insurer

September 5 2025

Around 1.22m policyholders will retain coverage as contracts move from MG Non-Life to Yebyeol Insurance, pending transfer to other major insurers.

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Hong Kong insurance broker Kepler targets Nasdaq listing with up to US$8.4m IPO

September 4 2025

The Hong Kong-based broker plans to offer 1.4 million shares at US$4-6 each.

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