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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.

Financial resilience and adaptability to shield Asia's life insurers from 2025 volatility

July 11 2025

Hong Kong’s and Japan’s life insurance sectors are set to maintain stability though China and Taiwan face challenges.

Fitch maintains RWN on Fubon Life amid currency pressure

July 9 2025

Insurer has taken steps to strengthen its hedging strategy and rebuild FX reserves amid ongoing exchange-rate volatility.

AIA and Aegon receive approval to set up asset firms in Shanghai

June 30 2025

Firms become the first two wholly foreign-owned insurance asset managers in Shanghai.

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Korean insurers face capital strain but stable profits expected to continue in 2025: Fitch

June 25 2025

Regulatory changes and falling interest rates are prompting Korean insurers to adjust their capital management strategies.

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Fitch downgrades Taiwan’s life insurance sector outlook to ‘deteriorating’ following currency surge

May 26 2025

The sharp rise in the NTD is projected to increase the cost of currency hedging.

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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.

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.

China’s capital charge cut set to boost insurers’ equity allocations: Fitch

May 12 2025

Despite the regulatory push, insurers will likely weigh risk appetite and asset-liability alignment before adjusting strategies.

RBI equips India’s insurers with new bond hedging tool

May 6 2025

Insurers can now leverage bond forwards for more precise protection against interest rate volatility.

China’s solvency rules reshape Asian life insurers' strategies

April 24 2025

Financial results reveal life insurers are changing product portfolios and risk strategies in China, a move which could set a template for other markets.

APAC insurance capital rules boost demand for structured solutions

April 17 2025

Reinsurance is playing an increasingly important role in optimising capital as part of strategic balance sheet management.

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