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Commentary: Relaxed Discount Rate Lowers Capital Pressures, Elevates ALM Significance for South Korean Non-Life Insurers

COMMENTARY | SOLVENCY

Commentary: Relaxed Discount Rate Lowers Capital Pressures, Elevates ALM Significance for South Korean Non-Life Insurers

The regulator’s easing of discount rate regulations will alleviate insurers’ solvency pressure, while its supervision of asset-liability management will enhance the industry’s stability and resilience

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Dec 15, 2025 - 4 Pages

   


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Special Report: First Look: Nine-Month 2025 US Property/Casualty Financial Results
SPECIAL REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS
Special Report: First Look: Nine-Month 2025 US Property/Casualty Financial Results  
Muted insured catastrophe losses during the third quarter significantly boosted net underwriting income during the nine-month period.
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Dec 12, 2025 - 6 Pages

   

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Special Report: First Look: Nine-Month 2025 US Life/Annuity Financial Results
SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: First Look: Nine-Month 2025 US Life/Annuity Financial Results  
Year-over-year net income increased by almost 14% for the first nine months of 2025
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Dec 12, 2025 - 5 Pages

   

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Special Report: PE/AM-Backed Companies Are Driving Growth in Affiliated Investments
SPECIAL REPORT | INVESTMENTS
Special Report: PE/AM-Backed Companies Are Driving Growth in Affiliated Investments  
Higher concentrations of affiliated investments can signal elevated risk.
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Dec 11, 2025 - 7 Pages

   

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Special Report: A&E Reserves Continued Steady Decline While Asbestos Incurred Losses Rose for the Second Consecutive Year
SPECIAL REPORT | ASBESTOS
Special Report: A&E Reserves Continued Steady Decline While Asbestos Incurred Losses Rose for the Second Consecutive Year  
Asbestos and environmental reserves will run off in about eight years, based on current payout levels.
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Dec 08, 2025 - 12 Pages

   

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Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Commercial Lines
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | COMMERCIAL LINES
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Commercial Lines  
The segment’s outlook remains at Stable owing to improved investment returns despite continued elevated casualty and property claims severity.
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Dec 03, 2025 - 7 Pages

   


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