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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Life

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Australian BOM announces El Niño; mixed outcomes likely for Asia Pac insurers
September 20 2023
Prolonged El Niño weather cycle likely to lead to decreased insurance losses in Australia, but weather cycle brings a host of economic concerns including fire damage, fluctuating crop yields, water shortages,...
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Japan’s catastrophic floods and record rainfall claim lives and leave thousands homeless
September 12 2023
Record-breaking rainfall caused by tropical storm Yun-yeung triggers catastrophic floods, casualties, and extensive damage in Japan's central and eastern regions.
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New Zealand: AM Best affirms Co-op Life's credit ratings
September 12 2023
Despite its small market share, AM Best reaffirms the company's credit ratings thanks to its balance sheet strength and strong operating performance.
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South Korea's life insurance market expected to exceed US$150bn by 2027
September 11 2023
GlobalData expects the South Korean life insurance market set to grow at 5.6% CAGR to to KRW255.4 trillion in 2027, driven by its ageing population.
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Thaire Life's credit rating downgraded by AM Best amid shrinking ROE ratio
September 11 2023
The rating downgrade comes in the midst of Thailand's sole life reinsurer pivoting to expand its health reinsurance business.
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Taiwan's Nan Shan Life awarded 'Strong' IFS rating from Fitch
August 21 2023
Taiwan's third largest life insurer is strategically pivoting towards health and protection products.
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New Zealand-based DPL receives outlook upgrade following combined ratio improvement
August 18 2023
AM Best revised DPL's outlook from stable to positive, after the motor and life insurer's combined ratio improved to 77.4% in 2023.
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Government policy change boosts Asahi Life's underwriting profitability
August 17 2023
The Japanese life insurer's underwriting profitability is set to bounce back from FYE 2024, contributing to Fitch Ratings maintaining their 'A-' Insurer Financial Strength rating.
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The likely return of El Niño to change the APAC climate – and insurance – landscape
August 10 2023
There is a 70% chance El Niño develops in 2023; its cooler average sea temperatures are expected to fuel severe weather, including droughts and wildfires.
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Hiring of Brett Pickett signals MLC Life's ambitions in Group Insurance
July 20 2023
Pickett has 20 years experience in insurance and economics and will commence his role from July 24th.
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Japan Post Insurance to invest in international reinsurance vehicle as part of international growth strategy
June 7 2023
The news was announced as part of a strategic partnership between Japan Post, investment firm KKR, and the U.S. head-quartered (re)insurer Global Atlantic.
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Report: Zurich and BNP Paribas Cardif eyeing potential bid on Indonesian Life Insurer
June 7 2023
Both insurers are looking at PT Astra's life insurance arm, though discussions are believed to be at preliminary stage.
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