Samsung Life Insurance is trading 4.87% up at KRW 312000 after reports linking Samsung-affiliated insurers to a potential purchase of an additional Canopius stake exceeding KRW 2 trillion.

  • Reuters reported Samsung Life and Samsung Fire currently hold 40% of Canopius.
  • Separate reports said Samsung Life is considering roughly a 15% investment in Principal Financial Group.
  • Both discussions remain preliminary, with no final decision announced.