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).
New capital rules pressure South Korean insurers
New capital rules pressure South Korean insurers
Standardised actuarial assumptions may affect firms differently based on underwriting practices.
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APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.
APAC insurers turn to private credit as bond shortages squeeze yields
The asset class helps match long-term liabilities in markets with scarce high-quality local bonds.
Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks
Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
South Korean insurers face new capital rule pressure
Fitch said overall buffers remain sufficient to absorb the changes.
China life premiums set to slow after 10.2% jump in 2025
Sales were lifted by demand ahead of insurers' pricing rate reductions last year.
Taiwan insurers face consolidation as capital strain deepens
Fitch expects weaker firms to keep issuing subordinated bonds through 2026.
Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
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.
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.
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