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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.

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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