South Korea

Seoul Guarantee Insurance experiencing rise in COR, but normalisation anticipated in 2025: Fitch

November 21 2024

Economic conditions have impacted SGI's underwriting performance, but strong investment has provided stability.

Hanwha Life teams up with Stanford University for AI project

November 20 2024

Hanwha Life is exploring four AI-related issues: asset management, digital personas, healthcare, and governance.

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New regulations raising long-term profitability focus for Korea's non-life Insurers: AM Best

November 15 2024

AM Best maintains stable outlook for segment, reflecting long-term insurance growth and underwriting resilience, despite market challenges.

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South Korea’s insurance industry to hit US$180bn in 2029: GlobalData

October 25 2024

3.4% CAGR estimate driven by country’s ageing population and rising demand in health and retirement coverage.

RGA upsizes asset intensive reinsurance deal with Tongyang Life

October 24 2024

US firm expands transaction by 200m Korean won as reinsurers increasingly turn their attention to Asia Pac.

OneDegree Global partners with DB Inc. to launch microinsurance platform in Korea

October 21 2024

The new platform allows carriers to enter segment with low setup costs, efficient policy administration, and a simplified claims processes.

Starr Insurance granted Seoul branch licence

October 21 2024

Local operations are being led by Paul Choi, who was named as the Korean branch’s CEO in May.

Korean insurers face IFRS 17 pressure from interest rate cuts

October 14 2024

Recent interest rate reduction by Bank of Korea could impact insurers' profitability.

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Samsung Fire & Marine's ratings affirmed with growing online motor business supporting profitability

October 11 2024

AM Best spotlights stable underwriting performance and robust investment of SFM, while subsidiary PT Asuransi Samsung Tugu sees 28.3% five-year average COR.

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Shin Kong shareholders approve merger with Taishin Financial Holding

October 9 2024

If approved by regulators, the merger would create Taiwan's fourth-largest financial conglomerate.

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