Korean insurers eye overseas alternative additions as economy recovers
The country's life insurers continue to mainly focus on fixed-income assets but could raise allocations to overseas private assets as a new capital regime is announced.
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Asia’s Leading Investors: Taking the long view on instos
Eight years of AsianInvestor data on the region’s leading institutional investors reveals which asset owners are growing the fastest.
Why insurers are bracing for red tape constraints
The region's insurers will need to navigate a combination of an influx of new capital rules and accountancy changes as they seek to invest their growing portfolios.
Spanish lifer Mapfre eyes European property bargains
The insurer intends to source alpha by investing more in alternative assets, and is particularly looking buy up prime office properties in European cities as their prices fall further.
China insurers to lead 50%+ growth in Asia by 2030
Insurers across the region will see premiums grow by €1.28 trillion, over half coming from China, said a new report by Allianz.
Why Taiwan insurers’ bond ETF demand won’t rise forever
The island's bond ETF volumes have shot up over the past two years but they are likely to level off as new rules combine with less risk appetite among leading life insurers.
