Capital management

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Prudential’s Asia growth drives higher H1 profits and expanded buyback plans

August 27 2025

The insurer reported a 12% rise in new business profit and a 14% increase in operating free surplus for the first half of 2025.

Japan FSA plans new bureau for insurance, asset management oversight: Reports

August 25 2025

The overhaul would be the agency’s first major restructuring since the abolition of its Inspection Bureau in 2018.

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Taiwan's Mercuries Life mulls sale, overseas partnerships to improve capital: Report

August 20 2025

Under regulatory pressure to improve its capital adequacy, Taiwan's Mercuries Life is exploring a potential sale of the business along with other options.

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Fitch flags capital risks in planned merger of Indonesia Re, Nasional Re, and Tugure

August 18 2025

In June 2025, Indonesia's sovereign wealth agency Danantara announced a plan to merge Indonesia Re, Nasional Re, and Tugure.

Hong Kong Insurance Authority's draft rules on RBC gain broad support from insurers, professional bodies

August 11 2025

The final version of the draft rules will be submitted to the Hong Kong Legislative Council and is expected to take effect in 2026.

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Taiwanese insurers report US$650m losses in H1 2025

August 11 2025

Life insurers saw a near 100% decline in pre-tax profits, while non-life insurers moderately increased by 4.6%.

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AM Best assigns ‘A’ ratings to China United Property Insurance, citing capital boost and government support

August 8 2025

AM Best noted that the insurer's late 2024 bond issuance significantly improved its comprehensive solvency ratio under C-ROSS Phase II.

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APRA hits KeyInvest with capital penalty over risk management failures

August 6 2025

The life insurer must also implement board renewal and remediation plans after independent review found serious oversight gaps.

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Dai-chi Life eyes M&A expansion in Southeast Asia: Report

August 5 2025

Japanese insurer expressed interest in Singapore's high-net-worth client base, while highlighting potential for growth in the Philippines or Malaysia.

AM Best affirms China P&I ratings, but notes ongoing concerns over investment concentration risk

August 4 2025

Underwriting margins came under pressure in 2024, though profitability and capital growth remained intact.

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