CreditSights
CreditSights is an independent credit research, covenant analysis and news that helps the world’s financial decision-makers manage risk better.
CreditSights, a Fitch Solutions Company, was founded over 20 years ago with the goal of producing insightful, impartial research that would allow our clients to make prudent, profitable investment decisions in the global credit markets.
Insurance bonds beat Asia credit as Taiwan risks rise
Insurance bonds beat Asia credit as Taiwan risks rise
AIA Group accounts for about 37% of the sector index and continues to support performance.
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Hong Kong insurers risk scrutiny over mainland funds
Regulators raised concerns over business models enabling non-compliant capital outflows.
Taiwan life recovery slows as reforms bite
CreditSights said tighter rules weakened demand for savings-type policies.
Cathay Life rebounds as capital worries linger
Net income reached $0.5b after a $0.6b loss a year earlier.
Sumitomo Life premiums to hit $25b in FY 2026
CreditSights said a wider investment spread is expected to support earnings.
Hanwha Life profit run-rate trails $300m target
Standalone net income nearly doubled to $0.2b in the first quarter of 2026.
Sumitomo Life premium income jumps 10.4% as core profit falls 10.6%
CreditSights links the life profit decline to higher technical reserves.
Meiji Yasuda grows premiums 36.3% as surplus drops 18.7%
CreditSights flags $22.0b in premiums, but net result slides to $0.6b in the same period.
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.
CreditSights says Hong Kong life insurers sustain strong growth
These insurers reported strong first-half 2025 results.
Korea’s insurers benefit from regulatory changes easing investment rules
Insurers are likely to focus on asset-liability management.
Nippon Life Insurance lifts Q1 2025 premiums 6.7% with subsidiary gains
Core profit rose 16.5% to $1.42b.
Investors turn to South Korea’s life insurers for growth
Parental support and operational scale remain critical factors for these insurers.
Why India’s deposit insurance should increase
Currently, premiums are charged at a flat rate.
Japanese insurers see profit surge in H1 2024, investment gains
The outlook for fiscal 2024 remains positive, said CreditSights.
Fukoku Life’s annualised premiums jump 13% YoY in H1 2024
Fukoku Life demonstrated solid growth in 1H24, according to CreditSights.
Asia shies away from savings to protection products
This is to align with ICS and IFRS 17 standards.
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