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Fitch Ratings sees limited PRT impact from PRA's funded re proposals

A PRA consultation has proposed tightening the use of funded reinsurance in the UK

Singapore opens consultation on PCC rules to bolster capacity

Hong Kong has also welcome two new captives as both vie to be regional risk hubs

Austrion Life lines up buyer after FWU fallout

Leadenhall-backed buyer moves to take control of Vienna life insurer

W&I insurers could face "critical coverage gaps" with cyber, IUA warns

Tail coverage, prior acts coverage, what technical due diligence has been done and cyber controls are key areas

Athene taps Goldman Sachs for new head in Japan

Reinsurer has completed more than $20bn of reinsurance business in the country so far

UK FCA consults on second phase of conduct simplification

Consumer rules will disapply when the buyer and the insurance risk is outside UK

Rating agencies foresee more sales of participating life products in China

Low-yield environment, regulatory pressure and sustainable design behind the move

Insurance industry supports early warning system for climate change impacts

Fitch foresees "structural challenge" in South Korean capital rules revamp

Apollo targets Japanese life insurance acquisitions

Japan's life insurance market is projected to grow from JPY38.7trn ($242bn) in 2026 to JPY47.8trn in 2030