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Taiwan's insurers grapple with FX risk, as hedging costs remain high and RBC looms

June 2 2025

Analysts are urging firms to improve their ALM, but the best approach remains unclear.

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Japanese life insurers to remain resilient vs. recent steep spike in 'super-long' JGB yields: Fitch

May 30 2025

Regulatory reforms and retained earnings are helping Japanese life insurers manage the effects of rising long-term bond yields.

FSC considers forex rule changes amid NT$ woes: Report

May 30 2025

Proposed changes would ease risk-based capital pressures on Taiwanese insurers.

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Taiwan life insurers face profit squeeze through 2026, says S&P

May 30 2025

Fresh from posting their biggest loss in 18 months in April, life insurers face further headwinds from currency risks and reduced hedging.

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Cash-rich, major Japanese non-life insurers look to strengthen international business

May 29 2025

Insurers are turning regulatory pressure to unwind cross-shareholdings into a springboard for tech improvement and international expansion.

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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.

Naveen Tahilyani joins Prudential as regional CEO, Rajeev Mittal named CEO of Eastspring

May 23 2025

Tahilyani joins from Tata Digital and will lead India, Africa, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, while Mittal joins following six years at Fidelity.

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.

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Fitch places five Taiwanese life insurers on Rating Watch following sharp TWD gains

May 16 2025

The agency affirms Chubb Life Insurance Taiwan’s National IFS rating at 'AA-(twn)'.

Nippon Life weighs riskier CLO tranches in pursuit of yield: Report

May 15 2025

The insurer is reportedly exploring the inclusion of AA-rated tranches in its portfolio.

Michael Chang takes helm as Head of Investment at Eastspring Malaysia

May 15 2025

Chang was the Chief Investment Officer at RHB Asset Management before joining the firm.

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