Reinsurance Intelligence for Asia
Independent analysis of reinsurance, solvency regulation, capital management, and insurance markets across Asia.
Latest Insights
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The Changing Value of Reinsurance
As insurers reconsider which risks to retain, this article examines how reinsurance can change earnings volatility, capital requirements and underwriting capacity, and why each benefit should be weighed against the…
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Malaysia’s Capital Reform: Preparing the Balance Sheet Before the Rules Are Final
Malaysia’s proposed capital reform could change the burden of existing insurance liabilities. GRL examines what insurers can prepare now, from ALM and capital strengthening to reinsurance and takaful considerations.
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Hong Kong: Connecting Asian Risks with Global Capital
Hong Kong connects Asian insurance risks with international reinsurance expertise and capital. This article examines how those connections translate into contracts, financial outcomes and ongoing service.
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2026 Q3 East Asia Reinsurance Market Briefing
How did interest rates, exchange rates and risk-transfer arrangements shape East Asia’s insurance market in Q3 2026? This briefing examines capital trends in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, alongside selected reinsurance…
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Embedded Protection: Five Tests for a Sustainable Operating Layer
Following GRL’s analysis of Korea’s embedded protection market, five practical tests examine whether an operating layer can deliver sustainable economics, reliable service and accountable governance.
Quaterly Report
Periodic briefings on reinsurance markets, solvency regulation, and capital trends across East Asia.
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2026 Q3 East Asia Reinsurance Market Briefing
How did interest rates, exchange rates and risk-transfer arrangements shape East Asia’s insurance market in Q3 2026? This briefing examines capital trends in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, alongside selected reinsurance…
Visual Briefing
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K-ICS, J-ICS & TW-ICS: Same Direction, Different Balance Sheets
Concise video briefings that turn complex reinsurance and capital topics into clear, decision-focused insights.
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Korea Non-Life Dilemma | Visual Briefing
Concise video briefings that turn complex reinsurance and capital topics into clear, decision-focused insights.
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2026 Q2 East Asia Reinsurance Market Briefing
Concise video briefings that turn complex reinsurance and capital topics into clear, decision-focused insights.
About Global Risk Letter
Global Risk Letter is an independent publication providing research and analysis on reinsurance, insurance markets, solvency regulation, and capital management across Korea and Asia.