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Thursday, October 22, 2026

ALM

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Japan’s economic solvency shift exposes gaps among smaller players
March 10 2026
Japan’s move to market-consistent solvency reporting will bring new pressures on capital adequacy and risk management.
japan-accountants-proposes-revision-to-insurer-reserve-matching-bond-guidance
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.
japans-mid-sized-life-insurers-hold-back-from-super-long-jgbs-as-volatility-and-scrutiny-persist
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.
taiwan-life-insurers-may-be-allowed-to-amortise-fx-impacts-under-fsc-proposal-creditsights
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.
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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.
CTF Life - Carol Mo as Chief Investment and ALM Officer
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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