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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.
CreditSights says Hong Kong life insurers sustain strong growth
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.
Muang Thai Life bags $4b in total new business premiums for 9M 2024
Despite increased acquisition spending, MTL’s topline declined year-on-year during.
Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024
However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.
Global P&C insurance rates stabilise after hikes
Reinsurance rates globally are expected to be flat or slightly lower in 2025.
Interest grows in Asian life insurers' market dynamics
Yet, FX risks loom over Taiwanese life insurers.
Kyobo Life reports $6b gross premiums in H1 2024
However, investment profits dropped 41.4% QoQ.
Nippon Life sees benefits from rising rates, market diversity
Revenue and profit for FY 2024 are projected to decline.
Deal boosts Allianz to top ranks in Singapore’s market
Allianz’s Solvency II ratio is expected to reach 203% in Q1 2024.
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Japan's life insurers see profit rise amidst lower claims
The industry is projected to deliver better core profits in FY2024.
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