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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Korea Life Insurance Association rolls out AI tools for complaints handling, internal compliance
September 8 2026
The association is looking to expand its AI initiatives to 17 projects by next year.
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South Korea's FSS digitalises licence registration process for insurance professionals, brokers
September 7 2026
The new system replaces a process that required applicants to submit registration forms by mail.
South Korea tightens oversight of minor traffic injury claims
South Korea tightens oversight of minor traffic injury claims
September 3 2026
The measures are aimed at curbing payout leakages and reducing premium pressure on policyholders, the regulator said.
Korea’s FSS to review financial call centres as AI chatbot complaints rise – report
Korea’s FSS to review financial call centres as AI chatbot complaints rise — report
September 1 2026
Insurers are among the firms facing scrutiny over AI customer service systems that delay callers reaching human agents, as complaints to the FSS rise 17%.
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Regulatory scrutiny, shareholder objections delay Woori's Tongyang Life delisting plan — report
June 30 2026
Regulatory scrutiny and minority shareholder opposition are raising questions over valuation and deal fairness.
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South Korea regulator urges insurers to curb FX risk amid rising volatility
June 10 2026
Korean insurers face heightened regulatory scrutiny on FX exposure and overseas assets, with the FSS signalling closer monitoring and stress testing as volatility persists.
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South Korean insurers post higher profits in Q1 2026 as investment gains offset weaker underwriting
May 28 2026
The country's life insurers experienced adverse losses, offsetting premium growth, while non-lifers posted stable insurance income during the quarter.
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South Korean insurers’ overseas net income rises 23.8% in 2025 on acquisitions
May 8 2026
Life insurers drove the growth off the back of recent M&A, but non-life carriers saw net income fall 7.8% due to natural catastrophes.
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South Korea motor insurers post steepest underwriting loss since 2019 as combined ratio hits 103.7%
March 27 2026
Motor insurers absorbed their worst underwriting result in six years as hospital treatment and vehicle repair cost inflation outpaced premium income.
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South Korea’s FSS urges (re)insurers to strengthen risk management amid Middle East tensions
March 13 2026
The financial watchdog has also asked non-life (re)insurers if they have adequate war-risk reinsurance for marine coverage near the Strait of Hormuz.
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South Korea's FSS slows discount rate rules to relieve solvency pressures for non-life insurers — AM Best
December 17 2025
The move to slow the cuts is a direct response to market conditions, according to AM Best.
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Korean regulators and insurance association sign MOU to tackle rising motor insurance fraud
November 14 2025
The collaboration aims to share information and improve detection using traffic accident reconstruction programmes and CCTV footage analysis.
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