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.
Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover
Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover
Life insurers face long-term pressure as they shift toward retirement-focused products.
1 day ago
Ping An Insurance included in S&P Global’s 2025 sustainability list
It remains the only insurance company from China to be included.
APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P
Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.
S&P says quake losses in Thailand capped by reinsurers
Thai insurers have strengthened their reinsurance coverage over the years.
Chinese insurers explore nonstandard securitisations
Originators want faster issuance times, even at higher funding expenses.
S&P says insurers can absorb South Korea wildfire losses
The fire was the worst on record since 1987.
S&P warns trade volatility may pressure reinsurer portfolios
Top 19 global reinsurers are expected to absorb around 20% of personal lines losses.
Taiwan life insurers face rising health insurance losses, report warns
Although, interest surplus remains the primary driver of profitability.
Cyber ILS market grows as insurers seek alternative risk transfers
Cyber insurance demand is seen to reach $23b by next year.
Australia’s P&C could face $1.3b insured losses from Cyclone Alfred
The cyclone is forecast to make landfall on 7 March.
QBE Insurance slated for earnings improvement – S&P Global Ratings
The insurer outperformed catastrophe loss projections.
Premium spikes threaten home insurance affordability in Australia
Mainly due to rising claims and increasing costs for insurers.
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.
Thought Leadership Centre
In Association with
Most Read
1. Tokio Marine taps former AIA, Singlife execs for key leadership roles 2. Income to fully reimburse policyholders affected by Jetstar Asia closure 3. Etiqa extends support for travel claims after Jetstar shutdown 4. Allianz signs MGA deal with Hydor for Asia marine liability cover 5. Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&AsResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Jul
08
Event News
Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.
Commentary
How insurers can minimise the impact of system outages