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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Taiwan

Martin Noble takes on additional role as CFO, Greater China
Zurich expands Martin Noble’s role to Greater China CFO
October 13 2026
The former KPMG actuary, who joined Zurich in 2014, will also stay on as Hong Kong CFO.
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Taiwan proposes easing rules for insurer investment in VC firms, health businesses
October 9 2026
The proposed changes could expand insurers' role in funding Taiwan's technology ecosystem and preventive health initiatives.
Taiwan Life Insurance Assigned 'BBB+' Foreign Cur | S&P Global Ratings
Taiwan Life to maintain domestic market position as S&P Global assigns 'BBB+' foreign currency ratings 
October 6 2026
The ratings agency also affirmed Taiwan Life’s local currency ratings at the same level, with a stable outlook on both.
Taiwan fines Shin Kong Life NT$2.4m over FX reserve reporting errors
Taiwan Life fined over control failures; Shin Kong Life over FX lapses
September 25 2026
The enforcement actions underscore heightened scrutiny of operational controls and financial reporting at life insurers amid ongoing sccounting reforms.
Taiwan sets 99.5% capital standard under detailed TIS solvency rules
Taiwan outlines capital calculations under new TIS solvency framework
September 25 2026
The framework details how catastrophe risk, reinsurance protection and collateral will feed into insurers’ capital requirements.
Cathay Century Insurance Co. Ltd. 'A-' Ratings Af - S&P Global
Cathay Century’s capital buffer gets lift from IFRS 17, S&P affirms ratings
September 23 2026
Improved liquidity and support from parent company further support the Taiwan insurer's stable credit outlook.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Cathay Century Insurance Company Limited
Cathay Century combined ratio improves as engineering, motor drive premium growth — AM Best
September 16 2026
AM Best affirmed the ratings of Taiwan's second-largest non-life insurer, which made a net profit of NT$3.8bn (US$119.5m) in 2025 on a return on equity of 18.9%.
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Iris Cheung to lead Swiss Re's Hong Kong, Taiwan life & health book
September 8 2026
She replaces Torben Swart from 1 Nov, moving into the market-leadership role after 15 years at the reinsurer.
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Sompo names Cedric Wong senior underwriter, financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
September 7 2026
The appointment adds to a growing number of underwriters joining the insurer's regional team.
AM Best keeps Taiwan non-life outlook Stable amid TIS, IFRS 17 implementation
Taiwan commercial insurance demand remains resilient as capital reforms gain traction: AM Best
September 4 2026
Commercial lines and higher sums insured are supporting premium growth, while conservative asset allocation is helping insurers absorb equity-market volatility.
Taiwan life insurers swing to NT$200m July loss as stock market slide hits investments
Taiwan life insurers swing to NT$200m July loss as stock market slide hits investments
September 2 2026
Seven-month pre-tax profit stood at NT$277.7bn (US$8.8bn) despite weaker July investment returns and foreign exchange losses.
Cathay Life joins GAIP as principal partner to tackle Asia’s protection gap
Cathay Life joins GAIP as principal partner to help tackle Asia's protection gap
September 2 2026
Taiwan's largest insurer joins the expanding tripartite platform as it broadens collaboration to address protection gaps.
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