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).

Taishan P&C’s efforts to improve underwriting boost

Taishan P&C’s efforts to improve underwriting boost

Increased investment in asset management products has slightly reduced liquidity.

Fitch sees progress in China's insurance regulations

The industry has begun to embrace the IFRS 17 standards.

CrowdStrike incident unlikely to impact global insurer finances

Industries requiring 24/7 availability will be more affected, especially in APAC.

Nan Shan holds 12% market share in Taiwan's insurance

The insurer's total capital increased due to narrower unrealised losses in 2023

Allianz’s acquisition won’t have impact on market: Fitch Ratings

This deal will make it the largest property and casualty insurer in Singapore.

CHIC's solvency ratio falls below industry average in Q1 2024

CHIC is expected to slow premium growth in 2024.

Korean insurers face volatile investment returns under new IFRS

Stricter K-ICS risk charges prompt portfolio adjustments.

First Insurance Limited’s position weakest in peer group

Fitch assesses New Zealand and Australian life insurers in a peer review.

National Insurance Trust Fund Board’s gross premiums surge this year

However, Fitch Ratings sees risk-management weaknesses in the insurer.

Australia's insurance market bolstered by strong regulation

Fitch finds Australia’s insurance market technically sophisticated.

New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations

Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.

Australia’s mortgage insurance sector developed, transparent: Fitch Ratings

Sector faces growing challenges due to the gov’t’s first-home buyer deposit scheme.

Zhonglu Insurance holds strong solvency, faces growth risks

Whilst net earnings improved to $1.7m, sustainability is uncertain amidst non-motor expansion.

Taspen maintains profitability with strategic investments

It maintained a strong solvency ratio of 497% as of end-2023

Insurers in Taiwan to issue bonds for capital adequacy

Regulatory risk-based capital ratios remained well above the 200% minimum.

PT Meritz Korindo Insurance maintains strong capital buffer

It even surpassed the new 2026 equity requirement of $15m.

FWD Indonesia seen to improve in the next two years

The insurer said it will focus on selling protection products and unit-linked policies to enhance margins.