Taiwan

Evolving combined ratios highlight changing risk patterns in Asia-Pacific non-life insurance

December 5 2025

Gallagher Re report shows mix of underwriting recoveries, loss spikes, and changes in business mix is moving region beyond its motor-led growth model.

Taiwan insurers’ profit falls 49% in October as life sector hit by currency effects

December 1 2025

Non-life insurers posted a 26.8% rise in profit, but life insurers saw a 54.9% drop compared to 2024.

Taiwan life insurers propose phased FX accounting to curb hedging costs: Report

November 26 2025

Change to allow FX impacts gradually rather than immediately would cut insurers’ annual FX hedging costs by about NT$90 billion (US$2.87bn).

Taiwan FSC approves merger of Taishin Life and Shin Kong Life

November 26 2025

The merged insurer will operate as Shin Kong Life Insurance from 1 January 2026.

Asia Pacific's life insurers set to achieve 7.3% CAGR, reaching US$1.6tn by 2029: GlobalData

November 25 2025

This growth is driven by the emerging silver economy, regulatory reforms, the high-net-worth market, and AI adoption.

S&P assigns ‘BBB+’ rating to Taishin Life with negative outlook amid Shin Kong merger risks

November 24 2025

The merger is expected to significantly alter the group’s business profile, with potential implications for capital adequacy and financial performance over the coming years.