S&P Global Ratings, leading insurance analysts, held a live, interactive webinar on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and discussed the key developments for Taiwan life insurers in 2026 including the new accounting framework, foreign exchange volatility, funding structure pressure from increased debt issuance, and potential investment shocks driven by geopolitical risks.
Key discussion points included:
- Trends in profitability metrics under IFRS 17
- Management of foreign exchange risk amid evolving hedging behavior and risk appetite
- Sustainability of financial profile with funding structure pressure after increased debt issuance and investment volatility amid geopolitical risks
Speakers:
Serene Hsieh, Director, Financial Services Ratings, Corporate & Government Ratings, Taiwan Ratings Corporation
Patty Wang, Director, Financial Services Ratings, Taiwan Ratings Corporation
Effie Tsai, Associate Director, Financial Services Ratings, Taiwan Ratings Corporation
Moderator:
Andy Chang, Senior Director, Financial Services Ratings, Taiwan Ratings Corporation
This webinar replay is free of charge.