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Hong Kong’s general insurance segment to see growth slow in 2025: GlobalData

May 14 2025

Firm expects segment to slow to beneath 5% growth this year.

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India approves three more Russian insurers for marine P&I cover: Report

May 14 2025

The country now authorises a total of eight Russian insurers to underwrite marine liabilities at its ports.

Taiwan's life insurers suffer large losses in April amid TWD surge

May 14 2025

Taiwan’s leading life insurers suffered their biggest loss in 18 months in April, ahead of a further Taiwan dollar rise in May, which has heightened focus on their currency risk management.

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Lotte Non-Life postpones subordinated bond redemption after regulatory pushback: Report

May 14 2025

The FSS blocked the insurer’s bond call attempt, citing insufficient capital under K-ICS rules.

Korean financial authorities to set up bridge insurer for MG Non-Life transition: Report

May 13 2025

The Deposit Insurance Corporation is expected to fully fund the bridge insurer with no public funds to be used.

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IAG’s intermediated unit restructures to centralise core insurance functions

May 13 2025

The restructure brings several executive changes and a unified approach to operations across the CGU and WFI brands.

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Taiwanese life insurers face heightened FX risk following sharp TWD rally: AM Best

May 13 2025

Driven by capital inflows and de-risking, the Taiwan dollar’s sharp rise is prompting scrutiny of insurers’ hedging strategies.

IHC, BlackRock launch US$1bn AI-powered reinsurance venture headquartered in Abu Dhabi

May 12 2025

Platform has strategic ambitions focused on Middle East and Asia with plans to use AI for faster risk assessment.

China’s capital charge cut set to boost insurers’ equity allocations: Fitch

May 12 2025

Despite the regulatory push, insurers will likely weigh risk appetite and asset-liability alignment before adjusting strategies.

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Vietnam National Re reports better underwriting results in 2024 despite Typhoon Yagi losses: AM Best

May 12 2025

Reinsurer's ratings affirmed as strong balance sheet, improved underwriting results help withstand Yagi losses.

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