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Hanwha Life finalises 40% stake acquisition of Nobu Bank
May 7 2024
The acquisition, awaiting regulatory approval, will mark the first instance of a Korean insurer venturing into foreign banking.
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Hanwha Life sets sights on Southeast Asia with strategic stake in Indonesia's Nobu Bank
April 25 2024
If approved, Hanwha will set a precedent as the first Korean insurer to enter the overseas banking industry through 40% stake.
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Potential Lotte Insurance sale drawing interest, but US$1.5bn valuation faces scrutiny
April 23 2024
Stake acquisition of Korean insurer drawing local and international interest, but questions remain about valuation post-IFRS 17 implementation.
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Fitch: Korean Insurers well positioned to withstand overseas CRE downturns
April 23 2024
Potential fluctuations in overseas commercial real estate investments expected to have minimal impact on credit ratings.
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Fitch affirms and then withdraws ratings for KDB Life
April 16 2024
KDB Life's ratings and negative outlook maintained, but Fitch said it had chosen to withdraw the ratings, citing commercial reasons.
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Samsung Fire & Marine exits bancassurance business
April 6 2024
Insurer ends 21-year bancassurance operations amid sales decline, rising interest rates, and regulatory changes.
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KDB Life sales process halted as KDB seeks higher valuation - report
March 28 2024
The Korea Development Bank (KDB) will take full ownership of the life insurer, marking latest phase in ongoing sales saga.
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Seven insurers among 15 institutions in Korea's first joint climate stress test
March 27 2024
The Bank of Korea and Financial Supervisory Service will conduct stress test, with findings used to steer country's low-carbon transition.
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Deferred acquisition costs under IFRS 17 see Korean insurers' profits soar 45.5%
March 27 2024
Industry sees 6% fall in overall premium income, but life insurers' net profits rise 37.6% and non-life's soar 50.9%, in first year under IFRS 17.
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South Korean government looks to boost exports with record US$190bn trade insurance support - report
March 26 2024
Record amount will support a range of industries as government aims to to meet ambitious $700bn export target.
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