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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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Allianz Indonesia appoints Allianz Global Investors AM to manage selected investment portfolios
January 28 2026
Asset manager will oversee portfolios tied to Allianz Life and Allianz Life Syariah under the new agreement.
Japan’s life insurance market forecast to cross ¥47.8tn – GlobalData
Japan life insurance premiums to top US$330bn by 2030 on rising yields, regulatory change, says GlobalData
January 20 2026
Insurers in Japan are adjusting strategies amid higher JGB yields, regulatory scrutiny and growing demand for health-related products.
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Dai-ichi Life presses plan to halve equity risk exposure as Fitch affirms ratings
January 20 2026
A rising investment spread and a growing role for its captive reinsurer support the group’s earnings and capital management.
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China Taiping Insurance projects 215-225% profit hike for 2025
January 20 2026
China Taiping attributes the expected profit surge to stronger investment returns and a one-off tax effect under new industry rules.
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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.
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Sun Life says AI adoption remains key investment driver in 2026 amid market volatility, stays neutral on Asia equities
January 19 2026
The company believes the AI boom is "not over", as AI-related industries are "benefiting from positive spillover effects across industries."
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Allianz Ayudhya adopts Bloomberg AIM to automate investment workflows
January 15 2026
The company said it is the first insurer in Thailand to use the platform.
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South Korea sets 2027 rollout, phase-in plan for insurers’ core capital K-ICS rule
January 14 2026
FSC will introduce company-specific benchmarks and stricter redemption rules as part of a phased core capital rollout.
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Tokio Marine Life Thailand receives US$105m capital injection
January 14 2026
Tokio Marine Life Thailand aims to use the new funds to back growth plans and strengthen risk controls amid a challenging rate environment.
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