ALM

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Japan accounting body proposes bond loss relief for Japan's life insurers

February 20 2026

Consultation comes as Japan's life insurers face mounting unrealised losses on JGBs following yield surge.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

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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.

China’s NFRA set to enhance asset and liability supervision in the insurance industry

January 8 2026

Regulator has issued a consultation document requiring insurance companies to standardise their ALM governance systems.

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CTF Life appoints Carol Mo as chief investment and ALM officer in expanded role

January 5 2026

She brings over 20 years of experience in insurance asset management.

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Slower growth, rising medical and auto claims to test Thai insurers — S&P Global

December 19 2025

Despite a significant drop in the equity market, S&P Global says the industry remains resilient.

S&P affirms Sony Life’s ‘A+’ rating as rising rates expose ALM weaknesses

December 1 2025

Sony Life’s net premium growth continues to outpace the domestic market despite ongoing pressures from Japan’s higher interest rate environment.

Taiwan insurers’ profit falls 49% in October as life sector hit by currency effects

December 1 2025

Non-life insurers posted a 26.8% rise in profit, but life insurers saw a 54.9% drop compared to 2024.

Fitch removes Rating Watch Negative for five Taiwanese insurers

November 18 2025

Fitch said policy surrender rates for KGI Life, Fubon Life, Nan Shan Life, Taiwan Life, and Cathay Life have remained stable, and that the insurers have taken steps to address currency risk.

Reinsurance sidecars, hybrid models, and diversification define APAC insurers’ 2025 capital playbook

October 22 2025

BlackRock survey finds APAC firms embracing capital-management innovation to boost resilience in a high-rate, high-risk world.

Japan lifers keep an eye on ALM in wake of JGB yield rises

September 10 2025

The situation is manageable for now but an increase in lapses could muddy the waters.

Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global

July 28 2025

Carriers are maintaining stable credit profiles, but interest rate shocks, FX swings, and new capital reforms pose growing risks.

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