Capital adequacy

Transitional measures give Korean insurers time to strengthen balance sheets

February 14 2024

Korean insurers capital ratios are 20% stronger thanks to transitional measures introduced by regulators, but these have a limited timespan.

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New capital requirements to drive consolidation in Indonesia's insurance market

February 6 2024

OJK will raise minimum requirements in 2026 and again in 2028, creating a leaner but more robust industry, Fitch said.

APRA increases Auto & General capital requirement by AU$50m

January 30 2024

Following review, regulator mandates risk remediation program and increases capital requirement by AU$50m (US$33m).

AM Best: China’s insurance country risk rating stable in the medium term

January 29 2024

Ratings agency says RBC solvency regime, C-Ross, a buffer against market volatility.

Japan non-life cat premiums set to continue rising

January 18 2024

The changing Japanese inflation outlook is enabling non-life firms to improve underwriting on catastrophe insurance.

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Hong Kong IA opens public consultation on draft rules related to upcoming RBC regime

January 11 2024

The IA seeks industry feedback on draft rules affecting general, marine, captives, and Lloyd's market insurers.

2024 Regulatory Roadmap: Hong Kong and Indian insurers prepare for change

January 11 2024

Major regulatory changes will be limited in mature Asia Pac insurance markets in 2024 but carriers need to prepare for rules around the use of AI in their businesses

IAG's ratings upgraded after S&P applies new risk-based capital criteria

December 18 2023

Ratings upgraded with stable outlook after S&P assesses IAG's entities to have stronger capital adequacy under new criteria.

Asia asset intensive reinsurance market set to expand

December 14 2023

Market poised for growth, driven by increased global interest and regulatory shifts in solvency and accounting standards.

Taiwan further eases regulatory strain on local insurers

December 12 2023

Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission unveils new transitional measures to support insurers before adoption of stricter RBC and accounting standards in 2026.

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