Risk-based capital

China encourages insurers to set up private fund firms

China encourages its insurers to set up private funds

April 8 2025

New financial technology plan calls on industry to set up private fund firms, a move which could bring benefits to domestic markets while enhancing insurer's solvency ratios.

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Taiwan's FSC approves Taishin and Shin Kong merger

April 3 2025

Merger will give Taishin access to Shin Kong's insurance operations and is set to boost Shin Kong Life's capital adequacy.

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Korea’s revised capital rules to ease burden, improve capital quality says Fitch

April 1 2025

Immediate effects may be limited, but insurers are expected to adjust strategies over time to sustain earnings and manage capital costs, says Fitch.

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Mandatory core capital requirement could spark consolidation in South Korea's insurance industry

March 27 2025

Mid-sized and smaller insurers likely to face "significant challenges" meeting proposed capital change.

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South Korean regulator weighing options as MG Non-Life edges closer to liquidation: Report

March 26 2025

Insurer's capital adequacy continues to deteriorate and FSC says there are limited options remaining.

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OJK looks to shake up Indonesia's insurance industry with massive capital hikes

March 25 2025

Regulator's shock and awe campaign is a "significant global MCR event," says Guy Carpenter's Justin Ward.

HK Insurance Authority opens new consultation on RBC disclosure requirements

March 17 2025

Regulator seeks public input on draft rules of Pillar 3 disclosure requirements.

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APAC reinsurance market to exceed US$68bn by 2029: GlobalData

March 13 2025

Growing interest in ILS, cyber segment opportunity underlines growth potential for APAC market.

South Korea's FSC to ease capital adequacy requirements for insurers: Report

March 13 2025

Regulator plans to provide insurers with greater flexibility in capital management.

Dai-ichi Life’s stability backed by 46% surge in parent’s capital

February 19 2025

AM Best affirmed Dai-ichi Life’s ratings, citing strong capitalisation and stable performance.

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