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).
Australia’s mortgage insurance sector developed, transparent: Fitch Ratings
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.
FWD maintains stable VNB margin at 60.2%
Its value of new business (VNB) grew by 21.9% in 2023.
Korean insurers' profitability bolstered by strong CSM release
Insurers saw a 46% increase in net profits, attributed to the adoption of IFRS17.
Cathay Life's capitalisation robust ahead of 2026 standards
The insurer holds a 21.3% market share of premiums in 2023,
Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting
The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.
Japanese insurers take sound approach toward ESG goals: Fitch Ratings
Insurers may invest in ESG assets only when they offer attractive risk-return profile.
Fubon Life maintains stable outlook: Fitch Ratings
The insurer could use overseas instruments as risk mitigation leverage.
Korean construction insurer maintains strong capital
KFINCO's profitability is considered modest, with a return on equity of 2.0% in 2023.
bolttech maintains a low investment risk profile: Fitch Ratings
Its local solvency ratio was 509% at the end of 2023.
Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025
Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.
Tk.cn Insurance to sustain growth with Taikang backing
The insurer reported three consecutive years of positive net operating profits.
Chinese insurers to benefit from bancassurance rule-lift
The removal of the rule is seen to increase premium growth.
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