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.
QBE Insurance slated for earnings improvement – S&P Global Ratings
QBE Insurance slated for earnings improvement – S&P Global Ratings
The insurer outperformed catastrophe loss projections.
5 days ago
Premium spikes threaten home insurance affordability in Australia
Mainly due to rising claims and increasing costs for insurers.
6 days ago
Life insurers in Japan to see earnings boost in 2025
Insurers are expanding overseas and non-insurance amidst demographic decline.
Insurance brokers eye stable growth in 2025: S&P Global Ratings
Non-brokers will face more variable performance but likely to withstand headwinds.
Reinsurers to meet cost of capital through 2025: S&P Global Ratings
Favourable reinsurance pricing continues to support profitability.
China's insurers to adjust investment risk controls
Big state insurers will be directed to raise both the size and proportion of their investments.
AIA expansion may temper capital buffer strength
It’s interest rate fluctuations may introduce volatility to its capitalisation.
Income Insurance to maintain strong market position: S&P
However, upcoming accounting changes and business expansion may pose risks.
Suncorp retains stable outlook amidst earnings diversity concerns: S&P
It plans to return $2.5b in excess capital from the bank sale to shareholders in 2025.
Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums
Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.
Allianz Australia’s RAA acquisition to boost market position: S&P
Allianz Australia’s capital adequacy is not expected to be affected by this.
Cyber insurance premiums to hit $23b by 2026
S&P anticipates APAC to have one of the fastest growth rates.
Reinsurers set for strong earnings through 2026
There is a growing appetite for tail-risk protection amidst severe NatCat events.
China Pacific Insurance’s conservative pivot strengthens earnings: S&P
It has reduced its high-risk asset holdings from 48% to 24% of its investment portfolio.
Allianz Australia's capital adequacy to remain strong
Thanks to removal of certain non-life liability adjustments, deferred acquisition cost deductions.
China Taiping set to maintain strong market position
The group reported $10.51b in outstanding debt as of June, down from $11.90b last year.
Hurricane Milton could add to insurers’ $60b NatCat losses in 2024
Global reinsurers could see their claims payouts rise.