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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Taiwan.

News and analysis of insurance in Taiwan, covering market trends, regulation, underwriting, claims, and key industry developments.

Features and key stories

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More capacity needed in Asia’s political risk insurance market

Participating policies gain favour among Chinese P&C insurers as low-yield pressures mount
Insurers across China, Taiwan and South Korea are bolstering capital buffers and refining investment strategies as low rates and volatility strain traditional earnings models.

Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4
Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.

Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025
With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.

Hualien earthquake shines light on semiconductor coverage gap
Higher-than-expected claims underline the need for tailored coverage and expanded facultative capacity to help safeguard the critical semiconductor supply chain.

Taiwan's insurers grapple with FX risk, as hedging costs remain high and RBC looms
Analysts are urging firms to improve their ALM, but the best approach remains unclear.

Capital standards, climate rules drive APAC insurance reform
Insurers across the region are adjusting to changes in capital, risk and operational rules.

Taiwan's life insurers suffer large losses in April amid TWD surge
Taiwan’s leading life insurers suffered their biggest loss in 18 months in April, ahead of a further Taiwan dollar rise in May, which has heightened focus on their currency risk management.

2025 outlook: Trump, India, and easing the insurance talent shortage
The new US President is the biggest unknown this year for Asia Pac insurers but opportunities also exist in India and embedded insurance.

Some insurers look to risk fundamentals to capture Taiwan opportunity
Insurers likely to continue to adjust their risk positions in Taiwan this year following latest election results, but some sense a strategic opportunity.

More capacity needed in Asia’s political risk insurance market
Increased political tensions and economic instability are fueling demand for PRI.
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Latest

People moves
13 October 2026
Zurich expands Martin Noble’s role to Greater China CFO
08 September 2026
Iris Cheung to lead Swiss Re's Hong Kong, Taiwan life & health book
07 September 2026
Sompo names Cedric Wong senior underwriter, financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
11 August 2026
Sompo names Dave Wong property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
14 July 2026
Sompo appoints Canon Liu as head of financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
02 June 2026
Hazel Etherington returns to Swiss Re as head of underwriting for Hong Kong, Taiwan and global high net worth
18 May 2026
Sompo hires Megan Yeung as senior casualty underwriter in Hong Kong
12 May 2026
Sompo hires Gally Wong as senior construction underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
11 May 2026
Sompo appoints Kelvin Woo as chief distribution officer for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
16 April 2026
Rare Earth announces senior leadership changes as Wang Wei becomes chairman
16 February 2026
Markel adds two underwriters to Greater China professional and financial risks, cyber team
19 January 2026
QBE Re appoints Sven Liu as head of Greater China

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