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South Korea , Friday 16 October 2026

News South Korea Insurance: Samsung’s Insurance Arms Lead Korean Drive for Overseas M&A

Published on: Monday 28 September 2026
Samsung’s Insurance Arms Lead Korean Drive for Overseas M&A
News source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/09/29/887139.htm

South Korean banks and insurers are hunting for overseas deals to lift growth, signaling a broader outward turn by an industry that largely stayed home ...

News South Korea Insurance: South Korea targets AI insurance fraud as detection systems come under strain

Published on: Friday 18 September 2026
South Korea targets AI insurance fraud as detection systems come under strain
News source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/asia/news/cyber/south-korea-targets-ai-insurance-fraud-as-detection-systems-come-under-strain-590289.aspx

South Korea’s lawmakers and financial regulators are pushing for new legislation to address insurance fraud – and the urgency behind that push is being driven by documented cases of AI being used to ...

News South Korea Insurance: South Korea expands insurance to cover three cancer drugs and first combo

Published on: Wednesday 30 September 2026
South Korea expands insurance to cover three cancer drugs and first combo
News source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2026/09/30/ZITH4EADGVBBHEXVZKVZBYACFY/

South Korea expands insurance to cover three cancer drugs and first combo Coverage widens from October for Retsevmo, Vyloy, and the Padcev–Keytruda first-line combo to ease cancer patients costs ...

News South Korea Insurance: KB Insurance caution signals broader Korea FSS scrutiny

Published on: Monday 14 September 2026
KB Insurance caution signals broader Korea FSS scrutiny
News source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/asia/news/breaking-news/kb-insurance-caution-signals-broader-korea-fss-scrutiny-589687.aspx

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed amendments to its Insurance Business Supervisory Regulations that will require insurers to file annual actuarial assumption reports and ...

News South Korea Insurance: South Korea Life Insurance Market Report 2025: Key Trends and Opportunities 2020-2029 - Gross Written Premium, Penetration, and Premium Ceded and Cession Rates

Published on: Monday 01 December 2025
South Korea Life Insurance Market Report 2025: Key Trends and Opportunities 2020-2029 - Gross Written Premium, Penetration, and Premium Ceded and Cession Rates
News source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-life-insurance-market-153600548.html

Key market opportunities in South Korea's life insurance sector include leveraging government initiatives, optimizing distribution channels, and adapting to regulatory changes. Growth can be driven by targeting key product categories, harnessing competitive advantages, and expanding in the life reinsurance market.Dublin, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea Life Insurance: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The report pr

News South Korea Insurance: South Korea seeks more gov't funding as health insurance deficit looms

Published on: Wednesday 26 August 2026
South Korea seeks more gov't funding as health insurance deficit looms
News source: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/08/26/health-insurance-system-budget-deficit/3491787790272/

South Korea's health insurance system faces a projected deficit as government funding remains below the statutory benchmark, prompting reform calls.

News South Korea Insurance: South Korean insurance giants mull India entry

Published on: Thursday 05 February 2026
South Korean insurance giants mull India entry
News source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/south-korean-insurance-giants-mull-india-entry/article70599599.ece

South Korean insurance firms explore entry into India's insurance market following new regulations allowing full foreign ownership.

News South Korea Insurance: iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) Position Raised by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company

Published on: Monday 31 January 2022
News source: https://etfdailynews.com/news/ishares-msci-south-korea-etf-nysearcaewy-position-raised-by-the-manufacturers-life-insurance-company/

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its position in shares of iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY) by 240.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent ...

News South Korea Insurance: Chinese residents in South Korea targeted in health insurance clash between presidential candidates

Published on: Tuesday 01 February 2022
News source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3165600/chinese-residents-south-korea-targeted-health-insurance-clash

State health insurance coverage for foreigners living in South Korea has become the latest point of contention between the presidential candidates of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) and ...