Capital management

Dai-ichi Life presses plan to halve equity risk exposure as Fitch affirms ratings

January 20 2026

A rising investment spread and a growing role for its captive reinsurer support the group’s earnings and capital management.

China Taiping Insurance projects 215-225% profit hike for 2025

January 20 2026

China Taiping attributes the expected profit surge to stronger investment returns and a one-off tax effect under new industry rules.

Beazley urges caution after Zurich raises takeover approach

Beazley confirms Zurich takeover approach

January 20 2026

Beazley confirmed it had received an offer from Zurich, but urged shareholders to "take no action" while the board considered next steps.

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Zurich bids for Beazley in deal valuing specialty insurer at £7.7bn

January 19 2026

Zurich says it made an approach earlier this month that Beazley rejected, and has returned with an improved bid to "facilitate prompt engagement."

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Taiwan’s proposed FX amortisation rules could have ‘profound’ implications for life sector, analysts warn

January 19 2026

The draft rule could smooth earnings but weaken hedging and leave key capital and liquidity questions unresolved, analysts warned.

Sun Life says AI adoption remains key investment driver in 2026 amid market volatility, stays neutral on Asia equities

January 19 2026

The company believes the AI boom is "not over", as AI-related industries are "benefiting from positive spillover effects across industries."

Korea’s 50% core-capital rule may force insurers away from subordinated funding — Fitch

January 16 2026

The rules introduce a parallel capital test that operates separately from headline K-ICS ratios and carries its own escalation framework for supervisory action.

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Reinsurers face profit squeeze in 2026, but capital to remain strong, says Fitch

January 15 2026

Fitch expects prices to continue to soften this year, with reinsurers likely to prioritise diversification and profitability over expansion.

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South Korea sets 2027 rollout, phase-in plan for insurers’ core capital K-ICS rule

January 14 2026

FSC will introduce company-specific benchmarks and stricter redemption rules as part of a phased core capital rollout.

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Tokio Marine Life Thailand receives US$105m capital injection

January 14 2026

Tokio Marine Life Thailand aims to use the new funds to back growth plans and strengthen risk controls amid a challenging rate environment.

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