South Korean insurers' capital securities issuance slowed sharply in Q1 2026 as new core capital regulations take effect, though call option obligations prevent complete abandonment of such instruments despite regulatory pressure to strengthen core capital ratios above 50%.
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Insurers Narrow Duration Gap Ahead of New Regulations—Boost Long-Term Bond Purchases
South Korean insurers are accelerating long-term bond purchases to narrow duration gaps ahead of stricter 2027 regulations, aiming to stabilize capital amid interest rate volatility.
Standard & Poor’s expects Hanwha Life Insurance to focus on capital stability amid tighter regulations and limited core capital, with most profits likely retained and dividend payouts remaining low.
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S&P Says Hanwha Life to Focus on Strengthening Capital Stability—Limited Core Capital Buffer
Standard & Poor’s expects Hanwha Life Insurance to focus on capital stability amid tighter regulations and limited core capital, with most profits likely retained and dividend payouts remaining low.
Hanwha Life Reports 2023 Net Profit of KRW 836.3 Billion, Down 3.5% – Subsidiaries Drive Performance
Hanwha Life Insurance reported a 3.5% drop in 2023 net profit to KRW 836.3 billion, with subsidiaries and overseas units driving stable performance despite industry headwinds.
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance saw its 2023 net profit plunge 45.6% to 561.1 billion won, missing estimates as auto insurance swung to a loss and long-term insurance profits tumbled amid rising claims and volatile weather.
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Hyundai Marine & Fire Reports 2023 Net Profit of 561.1 Billion Won, Down 45.6% – Auto Insurance Swings to Loss
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance saw its 2023 net profit plunge 45.6% to 561.1 billion won, missing estimates as auto insurance turned to loss and long-term insurance profits tumbled.
DB Insurance Reports 1.5 Trillion Won Net Profit in 2023, Down 13.4% on Weaker Insurance Underwriting
DB Insurance Co. reported a 13.4% drop in 2023 net profit to 1.5 trillion won, as insurance underwriting weakened amid higher claims and major incident losses.
Standard & Poor’s projects Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance will boost shareholder returns and expand overseas, leveraging its robust capital base and maintaining strong solvency ratios despite rising claims and commission costs.
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DB Insurance Signals Commitment to Value Enhancement—Expands Dividend Despite Lower Net Profit
DB Insurance Co. boosts its 2025 dividend by 11.8% despite a 3.3% drop in net profit, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns and capital strength.
South Korea's key economic ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank of Korea, and Financial Services Commission, announce major meetings and policy events for January 13, 2026, with global market attention on the World Bank's economic outlook release.
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[Today's Schedules for the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Other Economic Ministries]
South Korea's key economic ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank of Korea, and Financial Services Commission, announce major meetings and policy events for January 13, 2026, with global market attention on the World Bank's economic outlook release.
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