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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

South Korea

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Korean insurers' overseas businesses rebound to profit in 2024
May 7 2025
The turnaround was driven mainly by stronger non-life insurance results and improved performance in the United States.
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Woori Financial receives conditional regulatory approval to acquire Tongyang Life, ABL Life
May 5 2025
Decision follows months of review and includes oversight to ensure Woori implements internal reform and capital plans.
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South Korea's Hanwha General Insurance increases stake in Carrot to 98.3%
May 1 2025
Hanwha increases its stake in the digital non-life insurer from 88.3% with KRW 205.6bn (US$144.43m) share acquisition.
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Diversification by Asia’s insurers improves capital buffers under S&P's revised risk-based model
May 1 2025
The rating agency’s new risk-based capital model has granted more weight to portfolio diversification, with Asia’s insurers benefiting most.
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Korean regulator to set lower insurance capital adequacy ratio at 130%: Report
April 30 2025
FSC says it plans to finalise changes to the Korean Insurance Capital Standard by September.
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FSS looks to boost South Korea's lagging insurance retention
April 24 2025
Country's five-year retention rate is considerably lower than some global peers.
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South Korea motor insurance poised for strong growth but profitability headwinds loom: GlobalData
April 23 2025
Insurers brace for rising loss ratios despite premium hikes and EV-driven expansion through 2029.
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SBI to increase Kyobo Life stake, crossing 20% threshold: Report
April 17 2025
Following the transaction the company will be the insurer’s largest shareholder aside from its chairman.
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APAC insurance capital rules boost demand for structured solutions
April 17 2025
Reinsurance is playing an increasingly important role in optimising capital as part of strategic balance sheet management.
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APAC insurance markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions soar 
April 15 2025
Region's insurers face challenges including market volatility, slower premium growth, and increased hedging costs.
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Over 5,000 insurance claims lodged after South Korea wildfires, assessments ongoing: Report
April 14 2025
Crop loss claims dominate claims following wildfires in Uiseong and Sancheong Counties.
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Korean insurers consider launching earthquake cover following Japan quake: Report
April 9 2025
Earthquake cover is not currently a stand-alone product in the market, but recent events are prompting a reassessment of risk.
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