China
Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks
Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks
Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.
Fitch expects rising profitability for Urtrust in near term
Urtrust maintains a solid capital buffer to support its rapid premium growth.
China's financial assets hit $68t, insurance surge 15.7% YoY
This is equivalent to $4.73t.
China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns
P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.
Investment stability anchors Taiping Reinsurance despite impairments
In 2023, TPRe recorded a net profit of $42.74m.
Chinese broker Yuanbao files IPO in US
The company's revenue for 2023 increased to $289.02m.
How eased C-ROSS Phase II pressures helped China's smaller insurers
Despite a decline to 207% in 2022, core solvency ratio remained stable in 2023.
China’s new guidelines push for broader coverage, better services by 2029
It also aims to curb illegal activities in the sector.
Zhibao expands homeowners' insurance to Nanjing
The product is backed by six insurers.
Chinese insurance tech meets auto giants in new deal
The company plans to develop a solution for traditional automakers in two years.
China tightens supervision in the insurance sector
Foreign institutions that meet eligibility criteria will be supported.
Ping An Health sees strong return on equity continuity
It reported capital and surplus (C&S) of $1.22b in 2023.
China's insurance reforms aim to support smaller insurers
However, larger insurers continue to dominate the market.
China motor insurance market to rise 5.2% this year
New energy vehicles are gaining traction in China’s vehicle market.
China Re’s H1 2024 net earnings triples to $830m
EPS stood at RMB0.13.
Zhong An’s H1 2024 earnings fall 24.5% YoY
Its EPS stood at RMB1.11 cents.
Sunshine Insurance H1 2024 net profit rises 8.3% YoY
EPS stood at $0.04.
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