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JKL weighs public sale of Lotte Non-Life as negotiations with Shinhan stall — report

August 17 2026

While JKL faces growing pressure to exit Lotte Non-Life, the bidder has little incentive to increase its offer.

Korea Investment Holdings chosen as preferred bidder for KDB Life deal

August 14 2026

This is KDB’s seventh attempt to find a buyer for the life insurer since 2014.

Hanwha Life new business CSM rises 40.5% to record US$913m in H1

August 14 2026

CFO Yoon Jong-kook has also outlined plans to focus on mid- to long-term whole-life and nursing-care products.

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Samsung Fire & Marine H1 net profit rises 10.2% as commercial lines drive growth

August 13 2026

While overall earnings strengthened, the insurer's motor portfolio remained under pressure from weaker profitability and subdued premium growth.

Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report

August 12 2026

South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.

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Asia's life insurers rethink products as surrender trends test customer retention

August 12 2026

Policy surrenders have surpassed maturity payouts in India, while Korea has seen cancellations rise 62.7% in early 2026.

Tongyang Life becomes wholly owned Woori Financial subsidiary after share swap

August 11 2026

The deal ends Tongyang Life’s roughly 17-year run as a listed company, with delisting expected at the end of August.

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KDB Life draws final bids from Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment — report

August 10 2026

Samsung Life and Kyobo Life have reportedly dropped out of the final round despite preliminary interest.

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KIRI urges phased insurance approach for Korea’s climate tech risks

August 10 2026

Insurance could help reduce uncertainty around accident and performance risks, but KIRI says many early-stage technologies remain difficult to underwrite.

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AM Best upgrades Fortegra’s ratings after acquisition by South Korea’s DB Insurance

August 10 2026

The agency noted Fortegra's strengthened strategic position since being acquired by a higher-rated insurer

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