Capital adequacy

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ICRA flags potential US$2bn capital gap for India's state-run insurers

June 4 2025

India’s public sector general insurers continue to face pressure from weak combined ratios, low returns and may require a sizeable capital infusion by FY2026.

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Taiwan's insurers grapple with FX risk, as hedging costs remain high and RBC looms

June 2 2025

Analysts are urging firms to improve their ALM, but the best approach remains unclear.

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FWD eyeing July HKEX listing: Report

May 30 2025

The insurer submitted a fresh Hong Kong IPO application on 19 May.

FSC considers forex rule changes amid NT$ woes: Report

May 30 2025

Proposed changes would ease risk-based capital pressures on Taiwanese insurers.

Fitch: Taikang Insurance Group’s solvency ratio jumps to 346% in 2024

May 29 2025

Fitch Ratings affirmed group's ‘A-’ Long-Term IDR with a stable outlook but has withdrawn the rating for commercial reasons.

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Hong Kong life insurers reshape products and capital as IFRS 17 and RBC take hold: Fitch

May 26 2025

Industry is pivoting towards protection-focused products, capital efficiency and long-term sustainability under regulatory reforms.

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KDB Life at risk of 'troubled firm' status after capital adequacy decline

May 22 2025

The insurer cites IFRS 17 and lower discount rates as reasons for its capital drop, but says it can still meet policyholder obligations.

Capital standards, climate rules drive APAC insurance reform

May 20 2025

Insurers across the region are adjusting to changes in capital, risk and operational rules.

Japan non-life outlook steady on regulatory oversight, fire insurance gains: AM Best

May 16 2025

The ratings agency also warns that Japan’s motor insurance segment faces ongoing profitability challenges.

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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.

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