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.
HK insurers may need capital boosts due to new rules
HK insurers may need capital boosts due to new rules
The new regime could be costly for insurers.
Chubb Life to focus on steady profit in Asia
This is supported by stable business growth and risk control in Hong Kong market.
nib NZ maintains solid underwriting earnings
Its capital adequacy remains sturdy.
Prudential’s share buyback programme could narrow capital buffer
The buyback accounts for 11.2% of Prudential's 2023 reported shareholders' equity,
Income Insurance faces CreditWatch by S&P Global
S&P Global aims to resolve the CreditWatch status within the next 90 days.
Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes
Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.
QBE underwriting reforms show promise: S&P Global
QBE to maintain capital redundancy at or above the 99.95% stress level.
MetLife relies on Australian arm through 2026
S&P Global says MetLife Insurance would keep a stable outlook.
MSIG to stay afloat in the next 2 years: S&P
MSIG HK is unlikely to be sold despite its small capital and earnings contributions.
Cathay Life projects continued profitability: S&P
The life insurer is likely to remain the group's flagship entity, dominating revenue and assets.
Helia Insurance’s CAR will remain afloat for the next 2 years
Its monoline business and reliance on a single customer pose concentration risks
MSIG Singapore to maintain footing from parent support: S&P Global
S&P Global Ratings said the insurer will remain highly strategic.
IG's reinsurance to buffer Baltimore bridge loss
The Singapore-based vessel, Dali, is insured by Grace Ocean.
Sompo Singapore to bolster regional strategy – S&P Global
The company is unlikely to be divested by the group, says S&P Global.
Callable notes to enhance Great Eastern Life’s financial resilience
S&P Global sees the proposed notes as having intermediate equity content.
S&P predicts modest capital upkeep for PICC Group amidst market changes
The insurance group benefits from risk diversification, supporting its capital adequacy.
Hanwha Life Insurance’s capital adequacy is expected to surge under K-IFRS 17
S&P Global Ratings anticipate sustained capital bolstering over two years due to HLI's strategic risk management.