AM Best
AM Best is an American credit rating agency headquartered in Oldwick, New Jersey, that focuses on the insurance industry. It asseses the creditworthiness of and/or reports on over 16,000 insurance companies worldwide.
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Zurich Insurance Group outlook steady: AM Best
Zurich Insurance Group outlook steady: AM Best
AM Best also expects Zurich’s financial leverage to remain stable.
Insured losses from Kathmandu riots rise sharply, says AM Best
Domestic reinsurers also face capital strain.
Singapore Re capital remains solid as AM Best cites discipline
Because most investments are held in cash, deposits and fixed income.
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance posts stable earnings outlook
Its underwriting remains stable with a low combined ratio, AM Best said.
Taiwan drives higher reinsurance prices after 2024 earthquake losses
Despite the loss activity, capacity remained strong.
COSCO SHIPPING Captive Insurance outlook stable with strong capital base
The company plans to maintain a fixed-income focused portfolio.
Hotai Insurance outlook steady with capital buffers and parent support
Net profit reached $62.7m (NT$1.9b) in 2024.
China BOCOM Insurance to maintain stable performance with BOCOM support
CBIC’s earnings continue to rely on investment income.
Why reinsurers post second-highest returns in 2024
Net premiums written grew 5.7% in 2024.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance to maintain growth overseas
Net premiums written rose to ¥5.1t in 2024.
Peak Re maintains strong capital with disciplined underwriting in Asia
AM Best expects Peak Re to sustain its growth in life and structured reinsurance.
South Korea reinsurance market strengthens with 2025 renewal gains
Insurers are also tapping capital markets through subordinated and hybrid debt.
Macau Insurance maintains strength whilst pursuing Greater Bay Area plans
It aims to build on this momentum with higher premium retention in personal lines.
AM Best says 2024 health reinsurance growth outpaces past decade
Ceded premiums rose more than 30% to $66b, the largest annual increase in 10 years.
Japan renewals show property-catastrophe rate cuts of up to 15%
Big Japanese insurers have also built stronger balance sheets due to strong profits.
AM Best expects Malaysian Life Re performance to remain adequate in 2025
In 2024, Malaysian Life Re reported a negative insurance service result.
Asia’s reinsurers expand into mature global markets
AM Best’s Asia Reinsurance Composite posted higher net income in 2024.
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