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).

South Korean insurers to see steady earnings with CSM boost

However, the sector's capitalisation is expected to face continued pressure.

Fitch Ratings expects FWD Group to have stronger profits this year

Bottom-line improvements will be driven by expansion in Hong Kong and Thailand.

bolttech Insurance steadies outlook with health line shift: Fitch Ratings

Its net income dipped last year due to slower topline growth and adverse motor claims. 

Fitch expects Hanwha Life to sustain earnings strength

This was supported by a strong contractual service margin.

China life premiums rise 1% as non-life sector grows 5% in 2025

Life insurers are moving towards participating products with lower guaranteed returns.

Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025

The insurer’s risk-based capital ratio rose to 221% in 2024.

Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector

Fitch said it will assess how the sector adjusts its risk management strategies.

Hanwha Life to maintain strong capital and stable earnings

Earnings outlook is stable, backed by $6.6b in accumulated CSM.

Fukoku Life to sustain earnings growth on wider investment spread

Fitch expects this trend to continue over the next three to five years.

Fitch expects China United Property Insurance to maintain stable underwriting in 2025

But increased allocation to risky assets may threaten capital and earnings.

Fitch sees APAC insurers stable in 2025 with capital buffers

Life insurers are focusing on quality through conservative investment strategies.

Japanese life insurers increase US exposure for stable returns

Fitch expects the share of overseas business from North America to grow steadily.

Taiwan life insurers stable for now as Fitch sees capital strength

The appreciation of the NT$ is also driving up currency hedging costs.

Hong Kong insurers stay stronger under new reporting standard, HKRBC

Insurers applying for transitional measures are likely to recalibrate their operations.

BRI Insurance gains from property, credit lines in premium surge

The insurer’s regulatory RBC ratio stood at 374% at end-2024.

China’s capital charge cut to spur insurers’ equity investment

State Council Information Office announced a 10% reduction in the capital charge.