South Korea

Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings

Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
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Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings

Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
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S. Korea sees 189 large liability claims in a decade

It was an average of 19 claims per year and a loss amount of KRW3.2b per claim.

Korean Re notes potential growth of pet insurance amid low uptake

Whilst there is a growing demand for pet insurance in Korea, only 11.9% of households with pets availed of insurance.

South Korean insurers adapt to new regulations

Regulatory changes prompt tax benefits to rise and the government to support overseas expansion.

KDB Life grapples with high leverage, Fitch reports

The insurer’s CSM increased in 2023, reflecting a focus on profitable policies.

S. Korean insurers see income surge 46% YoY in FY’23

Total premium income was down 6.0% year-on-year.

FSC announces enhanced MyData 2.0 in financial services

Amongst the improvements to be implemented is expanding MyData’s access to the digitally vulnerable.

Samsung Fire & Marine halts bancassurance after 20 years: Report

The FSC reports a 15% decline in bancassurance income for Korean non-life insurers.

South Korea eyes more investments in trade insurance

South Korea's exports have shown strong performance since the beginning of 2024.

DB Insurance to keep competitive spot in Korea’s market – S&P Global

DBI's assessment could be dragged if its consolidated capital position deteriorates significantly.

Hanwha Life Insurance’s capital adequacy is expected to surge under K-IFRS 17

S&P Global Ratings anticipate sustained capital bolstering over two years due to HLI's strategic risk management.

Korean Re faces downgrade risk amid shifting market dynamics

S&P hints at better assessments if Korean Re sustains strong performance and market leadership.

South Korea joins multilateral agreement for strengthened financial regulation

The committee consists of capital market supervisors and regulators from 22 countries in the region.

Korean Re Switzerland elevates CUO to CEO

Michael Hinz will begin his role on 1 July, whilst current CEO Markus Eugster will step down at his request.

IFRS 17, K-ICS weakens average solvency ratio

The adoption of K-ICS drove operational strategies of Korean insurers to focus on expanding sales of protection-type products with high profitability. 

S. Korea’s FSC proposes corporate governance revision for financial firms

The revisions include the adoption of responsibilities maps and management of internal control duties by executive officers.