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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

South Korea

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Korea lowers recommended capital adequacy ratio to 130%
June 12 2025
The FSC did not announce changes to the mandatory core capital requirement but said discussions will follow in the second half of the year.
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KFINCO’s rising policy role in South Korea’s construction sector prompts Fitch upgrade
June 10 2025
New A+ rating reflects construction guarantee insurer's strong capital position and key policy role, Fitch says.
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Regulatory changes and interest rate shifts test South Korea’s non-life insurers: AM Best
June 5 2025
Ratings agency maintains stable outlook for the sector, with long-term insurance and steady investment helping to offset changing capital pressures.
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Gallagher Re appoints Chulmin Jang as Korea CEO
May 28 2025
Jang brings extensive experience and joins from Aon Re to take on the new role.
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Hanwha Life’s shift towards protection products prompts Moody’s upgrade
May 27 2025
The upgrade follows a rise in return on capital to 3.4% and a maintained solvency ratio of 163.7% despite market pressures.
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KDB Life at risk of 'troubled firm' status after capital adequacy decline
May 22 2025
The insurer cites IFRS 17 and lower discount rates as reasons for its capital drop, but says it can still meet policyholder obligations.
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Korean Re lands first-time 'A1’ IFS rating from Moody’s
May 21 2025
The reinsurer posted a high Korea Insurance Capital Standards (K-ICS) ratio at 191.7% in 2024, indicating sufficient capacity to handle unexpected losses.
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Woori Financial Group selects CEOs for Tongyang Life, ABL Life: Reports
May 20 2025
Group is set to acquire both insurers later this year.
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Pacific Life Re promotes Kenichi Kim to Head of South Korea
May 19 2025
He first joined the business in 2022.
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Korean insurers' capital adequacy ratios decline in Q4 2024
May 15 2025
FSS says insurers need to improve their asset-liability management (ALM).
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Lotte Non-Life postpones subordinated bond redemption after regulatory pushback: Report
May 14 2025
The FSS blocked the insurer’s bond call attempt, citing insufficient capital under K-ICS rules.
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Korean financial authorities to set up bridge insurer for MG Non-Life transition: Report
May 13 2025
The Deposit Insurance Corporation is expected to fully fund the bridge insurer with no public funds to be used.
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