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.
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
HSBC Life sustains strong growth with stable outlook
S&P also expects it to continue to operate as a core subsidiary of HSBC’s APAC banking arm.
APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals
Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.
Asia reinsurers face lower premiums as capacity and capital expand: S&P
Catastrophe losses and capital market volatility remain key downside.
Tian An P&C bond lapse highlights sector governance gaps: S&P
Tian An P&C failed to repay a $730m capital supplementary bond.
Reinsurers sustain stability as profits hold through 2026: S&P
Catastrophe losses reached about $80b in the first half of 2025.
Why reinsurers hold steady on catastrophe risk in 2025
But insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $137b in 2024.
Liberty China to post strong premium growth from 2026 to 2027
S&P expects the insurer to maintain a modest but sufficient capital position.
Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover
Life insurers face long-term pressure as they shift toward retirement-focused products.
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.
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