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).
Hong Leong’s underwriting profitability to continue
Hong Leong’s underwriting profitability to continue
Its shift toward fixed-income securities is expected to reduce volatility.
Meiji Yasuda's LGA buy to boost core profits: Fitch Ratings
Core profits could rise $59m yearly.
APAC insurers stable despite LA wildfires, says Fitch
Japanese non-life insurers operating in the US are expected to manage their losses.
TONG YANG Life maintains stability amidst ownership change
Fitch notes that the transaction could impact business strategy.
Dai-ichi Life to cut equity risk by over 50% by 2030: Fitch Ratings
Its financial leverage is also seen to remain below 23%.
Southsure Assurance profitability tied to revenue control: Fitch Ratings
Limited presence and exposure to possible regulatory intervention challenge its profile.
Singlife’s profits to slowly improve: Fitch Ratings
Its H1 2024 earnings rebounded from a loss in 2023.
Taiwan Life earnings ‘volatile’ from interest-sensitive products reliance
The company has a 6% share of premium income as of 2023.
Global reinsurers set to keep profits high in 2025
This is forecast to happen despite lower rates in the January renewals.
Sunshine Life's bancassurance channel fuels profitability
Fitch anticipates the group will continue to prioritise equity investments.
Asahi Life’s capitalisation boosted by robust underwriting: Fitch
The company’s core profit margin increased to 16% in the first half of FY 2025.
MPM Insurance’s profits stable, bolstered by investment yields
The company's GPW grew by 23% in the first nine months of 2024.
Resolution Life acquisition could add $330m to Nippon Life's profit
Fitch views the transaction as credit-positive for Nippon Life.
Zheshang Insurance capital position under pressure: Fitch Ratings
Fitch also highlighted concerns over the insurer’s higher asset and liquidity risks.
Taiwanese insurers boost capital ahead of 2026
Major life insurers have either received equity capital injections or issued bonds.
Insurance regulation in Sri Lanka 'developing with limited transparency': Fitch Ratings
The country has one of the lowest insurance penetration rates in Asia.
Chubb Life’s strong regulatory capital supports stability
Fitch expects it to continue prioritising regular-paid and protection-focused policies.
Commentary
Ageing populations and rising mortality main concerns for life insurers and reinsurers