S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings is an American credit rating agency. It is considered the largest of the Big Three credit-rating agencies, which also include Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. It publishes financial research and analysis on stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?
About $165b in clean energy assets face rising climate exposure.
Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts
Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.
Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown
Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.
APAC financial firms brace for Middle East long-term effects: S&P
Losses hinge on whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens by end May 2026.
How can Asia’s energy insurers keep prices low as global risks rise?
Light losses and excess capacity offset geopolitical and economic pressure.
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected
APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
Taiwan insurer assets face volatility as Middle East war drags on
Rated companies hold regional bonds mostly tied to Israel, Saudi Arabia Qatar and the UAE.
Reinsurance capital hits $760b as conflict risks test industry buffers
11 reinsurers produced $31b net income in 2025 up 16% from the prior year.
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
Can Huatai P&C accelerate commercial lines under Chubb?
S&P expects the insurer to benefit from Chubb’s expertise in underwriting, and more.
Will investor comfort finally catalyse Asia’s ILS expansion?
Despite this activity, ILS remains relatively new to the region.
S&P cites ongoing group backing for Sing Re’s stability
The agency noted that the guarantee only applies to reinsurance obligations.
Robust capital enables AIA to absorb volatility amidst China expansion
AIA’s capital buffer is expected to remain strong through 2027.
S&P says rapid expansion could weaken Prudential outlook
Prudential will likely keep a strong capital buffer and steady profit growth.
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