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- July 24 2026
Shinhan Financial eyes non-life acquisition, confirms Lotte Non-Life interest
CFO Jang Jeong-hun says the Korean financial services group is reviewing various assets in addition to Lotte Non-Life Insurance.
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- July 23 2026
AM Best maintains stable outlook for South Korea’s non-life insurance market
It is supported by sufficient capital resilience, recent regulatory actions, solid investment performance, and a strategic pivot among insurers toward profitability-focused measures.
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- July 23 2026
Coupang warehouse fire could trigger up to US$590m in insured losses: reports
Multi-day blaze at Korean e-commerce giant’s logistics hub this week puts DB Insurance and Meritz-led programs on the hook for potential large-scale claims
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- July 13 2026
OK Financial named preferred bidder for Yebyeol Non-Life
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation will grant the preferred bidder an exclusive negotiation period and proceed with follow-up steps, including sale negotiations and the signing of a stock purchase agreement.
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- July 7 2026
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions appoints Matthew Chae as L&H growth leader in South Korea
Seoul-based Chae has strong cross-border expertise and more than 20 years of experience across life insurance and reinsurance.
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- July 3 2026
Quartet set to vie for South Korean bridge insurer Yebyeol Non-Life: reports
Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance, OK Financial Group, JC Flowers, and Korea Investment Holdings are reported to have participated in the second main bid for the South Korean bridge insurer.
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- June 28 2026
Shinhan, Korea Investment submit letters of intent for Lotte Insurance: report
Formal public auction for the private equity backed insurer is likely to be launched in August.
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- June 5 2026
Korea P&I Club’s rating outlook revised as reinsurance enhancements reduce volatility: AM Best
Rating agency has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long‑term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of the club.
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- June 3 2026
Kyobo Life enters race to acquire Yebyeol Non-Life: reports
Korea Investment Holdings and Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance are also weighing bids for the bridge insurer after the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation relaunched the sale process last month.
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- May 31 2026
Tiptree, Warburg Pincus complete US$1.65bn Fortegra sale to DB Insurance
The all-cash deal marks DB's entry into the US and Europe's non-life insurance markets.
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- May 28 2026
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance to expand into Europe, Southeast Asia: report
South Korean insurers have been actively pursuing overseas expansion in various regions as domestic growth stalls.
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- May 27 2026
South Korean financial regulator approves Lotte’s management improvement plan: reports
Korean insurer must implement its plan for 18 months, with the Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service monitoring the progress.
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- May 26 2026
South Korea’s FTC raids 8 non-life insurers over suspected bid-rigging: report
- Industry associations
- South Korea
- DB Insurance
- Hanwha General Insurance
- KB Insurance
- Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance
- Samsung Fire & Marine
Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site investigations into suspected collusion in bids for corporate group accident insurance policies.
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- May 24 2026
South Korea’s DB Insurance set to complete Fortegra acquisition
Insurer will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the US specialty carrier for US$1.65bn in an all-cash deal.
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- May 22 2026
South Korea to offer US$200m war-risk cover for small shippers in Strait of Hormuz
Financial Services Commission will also explore the creation of a reinsurance program to extend coverage to larger vessels with significant economic impact.
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- May 21 2026
Howden creates new practice for Korean clients in US
UK broker names New York-based Brian Cho as head of the newly formed unit.
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- May 13 2026
JKL Partners reboots sale of Lotte Non-Life Insurance: report
Relaunced sale expected to raise at least US$668m, according to a report by the Seoul Economic Daily.
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- May 12 2026
South Korea’s deposit insurance corporation launches re-bidding for Yebyeol Non-Life
Only Korea Investment Holdings previously submitted a bid for the bridge insurer of troubled carrier MG Non-Life Insurance.
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- May 7 2026
Korean non-life overseas businesses weaken in 2025 as nat cats bite, life insurers surge on M&A
Financial Supervisory Service says it is closely monitoring overseas operations’ financial stability, citing market volatility, Middle East tensions and climate risks.
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- April 21 2026
Swiss Re taps Anna Ziswiler to lead P&C Re across Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea
Singapore-based Ziswiler will start in the role from May 1, reporting to P&C CEO Urs Baertschi.
