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.
S&P says quake losses in Thailand capped by reinsurers
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.
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.
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