Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a credit ratings provider. The company also provides commentary, market analysis, and research for global capital markets.
It is considered on of the Big Three credit ratings agencies, alongside Moody's and Standard & Poor's (S&P).
This week in insurance: New health and cyber products launch, Japan solvency remains strong, AI focus intensifies
This week in insurance: New health and cyber products launch, Japan solvency remains strong, AI focus intensifies
Reinsurance renewals at 1 April continued the softening trend.
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Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums
Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.
How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?
Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount
Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch
Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.
Fitch flags 2026 profit easing for global reinsurers
Capital from traditional and alternative sources continues to exceed demand.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
China’s non-motor insurers to gain from tighter commission rules
However, the move is expected to slow premium growth amongst small insurers.
Prudential to see stable earnings: Fitch Ratings
Fitch noted that Prudential continues to operate with low financial leverage.
Fitch Ratings expects Sumitomo Life to sustain stable growth
The rating agency said it anticipates continued capital strengthening.
Why Indonesia’s new rules may drive up insurance mergers
Insurers with credit insurance operations face higher capital requirements.
Fitch says regulators adopt growth-friendly rules for insurers
Australia is proposing lower capital requirements for insurers.
Fitch sees weak car sales weighing on Indonesia insurers, NBFIs
Fitch expects modest premium growth through 2026.
Nippon Life rebounds to pre-pandemic profitability: Fitch Ratings
Core profit margin was at 19% in fiscal 2025.
Asia-Pacific reinsurance sector stays stable despite soft market
The industry remains well capitalised, but Fitch cautions climate-driven volatility.
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