Moody's Ratings

Moody's Ratings, formerly Moody's Investors Service, operates through subsidiaries of Moody’s Corporation, is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis helping businesses, governments, and other entities around the globe to anticipate, adapt, and thrive in this era of exponential risk. 

Insurers strengthen cyber governance as oversight shifts to CEOs

About 40% said CEO compensation is now tied to cybersecurity performance.

Moody’s expects steadier ZhongAn profits as tech losses narrow

Losses in its non-insurance businesses narrowed to $5.34m.

Cyber insurance market grows 7% to $15b in 2024

Despite softer demand and rising competition, the sector remained profitable.

Zurich Insurance set to sustain strong earnings despite pressures

It achieved its 2023 to 2025 targets early and set new goals through 2027.

Sumitomo Life maintains stable outlook: Moody’s

Annualised net premiums of in-force policies rose 6.5% in fiscal 2024.

Moody’s sees stronger earnings ahead for FWD Group

Its July 2025 listing in Hong Kong boosted financial flexibility and capital access.

Ping An Life and P&C seen maintaining stable capital, profits

A planned $2.79b capital injection from Ping An will further support its capital base. 

Meiji Yasuda holds 1.7x market share versus average life insurer

But profitability remains weak, with a return on capital of 2.1% in fiscal 2025.

BOC Life maintains solid capital as profitability stays steady

The insurer remains majority-owned by BOC Hong Kong.

Hanwha Life Insurance outlook revised on stronger profitability

This reflects improved product mix, strong distribution via its subsidiary.

Fubon Insurance seen to record profit rebound with stronger underwriting

Last year the insurer bagged $91m, a rebound from the net loss in 2023.

Government backing ensures Korea Trade Insurance's solvency

Moody's views government support as near-certain, given K-SURE’s designation as a public institution.

APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's

APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 

APAC insurers increase cybersecurity investments by 48%

Insurance premiums for cyber policies rose by 70% from 2020 to 2022.

Reinsurers benefit from higher rates, restrictive policies

A slowdown in property reinsurance price hikes next year is still anticipated.