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Korean insurers face profit squeeze as premium growth slows to 2.3% in 2026: KIRI

The Korea Insurance Research Institute warns that financial market uncertainty and persistently low interest rates will continue to pressure the industry's bottom line.
Korean insurers face profit squeeze as premium growth slows to 2 3 in 2026 kiri rein asia

Ralph Martinez

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