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Regulation: Latest insight

Hong Kong’s IA sets course for next phase of AI, digital supervision

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

RACQ apologises to members over mishaps in insurance renewal notices

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IOPC Funds approve S$31m in compensation for Marine Honour oil spill

AM Best upgrades Dah Sing Insurance outlooks to positive as premiums climb 66% over four years

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FSC to extend ultimate forward rate period to 30 years

AIA, Prudential named Hong Kong's first Domestic Systemically Important Insurers under IA framework

Tian An P&C default may tighten funding for smaller Chinese insurers: S&P

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Taiwan FSC releases draft outsourcing rules for insurers to strengthen operational oversight

New Zealand’s national adaptation framework sets out 16-point climate resilience plan, backed by ICNZ

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Regulation: Key stories

Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies

Has IFRS 17 delivered on its promises in APAC?

Hong Kong expands ILS push with broader outreach

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

APAC insurance capital rules boost demand for structured solutions

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“On the demand side, people are talking less about ILS as an investment asset class or as an alternative risk transfer tool. That’s why we want to reach out to the market… to build awareness.”

Hong Kong expands ILS push with broader outreach

Regulation: Analysis

Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global

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

Hong Kong’s and Japan’s life insurance sectors are set to maintain stability though China and Taiwan face challenges.

Cyber risk and regulatory demands drive resilience focus for Asia Pacific insurers

CROs are prioritising operational resilience as they adapt to shifting threats and new oversight standards, according to a new EY-IIF survey.

Hong Kong life insurers reshape products and capital as IFRS 17 and RBC take hold: Fitch

Industry is pivoting towards protection-focused products, capital efficiency and long-term sustainability under regulatory reforms.

Regulation: Data and Data Journalism

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.

Hong Kong IA complaints rise 33% in H1 2025 but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Of the complaints received from the Insurance Authority, operational issues and conduct matters were the leading concerns.

South Korea life insurance market to grow 4.5% annually through 2030 on reforms, ageing population

GlobalData estimates direct written premiums will expand to KRW234.3 trillion (US$167bn) in 2030.

13% premium growth fuels uptick in insurance penetration in the Philippines in Q2

Total premium growth for the industry stood at 12.98% in Q2, with non-life leading the charge.