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).
Outlooks of six Chinese insurers pressured by sovereign risks
Outlooks of six Chinese insurers pressured by sovereign risks
On the contrary, one insurer should experience a stable outlook.
Low investment risk seen for ClearView after asset sale
The Australian insurer sold its investment in Centerpoint Alliance in November 2023.
KDB Life grapples with high leverage, Fitch reports
The insurer’s CSM increased in 2023, reflecting a focus on profitable policies.
Equity infusion strengthens Zhongyuan against risks: Fitch Ratings
Despite higher loss ratios in agricultural insurance, ZYIC maintains a profitable underwriting margin.
Helia Insurance sees claims normalising soon: Fitch Ratings
It holds a 34% market share in lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) as of 1H’23.
Chinese insurers under strain as investment returns face double whammy
Fitch notes that insurers have not significantly increased their exposure to riskier assets since regulatory measures in 2022.
Regulatory change boosts capital options for Taiwanese insurers
The move can potentially reduce the cost of capital and broaden their investor base.
New equity requirements to foster competition in Indonesia's takaful sector
Fitch Ratings forecasts a growth rate of 5% to 10% for 2024.
Muang Thai Life to see improved new business value growth: Fitch Ratings
MTL has witnessed a modest earnings recovery during the third quarter of 2023.
Decline in credit insurance business affects Asuransi Asei Indonesia
The decline in the credit insurance segment in 2023 affected the insurer’s gross premiums written.
Sunshine Insurance to have strong capital by '23-'24 with $970m bonds
The insurer will likely maintain a large holding of high-risk assets for better yield.
Sri Lanka's non-life insurers grapple with profitability under new premium directive: Fitch Ratings
NITF's failure to renew reinsurance cover for SRCCT and the non-renewal of retrocession cover pose risks to its capital position and earnings.
MPM Insurance seen to maintain cautious investment moves, balance risky assets – Fitch Ratings
The insurer sustained a sufficient capital buffer, with a regulatory risk-based capital (RBC) ratio consistently above 250%.
Steady outlook seen for Thai Reinsurance Public: Fitch Ratings
Growth is expected in the accident and health sectors.
Select life insurers show strong profitability – Fitch Ratings
Operating profitability of insurers from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand pose with sound mortality gains and favourable investment returns.
Recent regulatory changes to boost Taiwan’s life insurance sector: Fitch Ratings
New measures extend the adjustment period for insurers to adapt product and investment strategies to meet capital requirements by 2026.
Japan’s fundamentals to stay healthy in 2024 – Fitch Ratings
Japanese life insurers are likely to increase their investments in super-long government bonds in 2024.
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