The regulatory action removes a savings-like product structure from new business

Capital pressure and stalled domestic growth are reshaping carrier choice as Korean insurers expand into other markets

Human escalation becomes more consequential as intermediaries navigate increasingly system-driven assessment of complex applicants

Insurance think tank says look at the UK, then go looking

Subordinated debt fills a capital gap but creates a compliance problem when regulators begin distinguishing quality from quantity

Singapore has a front-row seat

South Korea's insurers posted a 13% profit increase in H1 2026. Auto underwriting swung from a 126.1 billion won profit to a 10.5 billion won loss. Health posted a 101% loss ratio against an 85% break-even. Investment income is carrying results that core underwriting cannot

What the earnings divergence means for brokers placing risks at Lloyd’s

Woori's own executives have confirmed bancassurance as a declared group synergy for Tongyang Life, with new distribution channels targeted from 2027

Capital erosion, regulatory deadlines, and ownership uncertainty put panel stability at risk