Taiwan

Cathay Life projects continued profitability: S&P

The life insurer is likely to remain the group's flagship entity, dominating revenue and assets.

Cathay Life projects continued profitability: S&P

The life insurer is likely to remain the group's flagship entity, dominating revenue and assets.

Taiwan life insurers' foreign sales rise 6% in March

Investment-linked insurance products generated NT$9.3b during the month.

Taiwan insurers rebound to $4.76b in profits for April

It was a far cry from the $270m loss in 2023.

Annual workshop aims to boost Taiwan's bilingual goal

It integrates the language workshop for insurance practices.

Improvement in underwriting bolsters Taiwan Life's outlook

Earnings may remain volatile due to the high proportion of interest-sensitive products. 

Prudent underwriting boosts Shinkong's claims experience: AM Best

The company saw a double-digit growth in capital and surplus in 2023.

TREIF estimates $23.5m in losses from more than 450 claims

Guy Carpenter notes that the full extent of the quake’s impact on the industry is yet to be determined.

Taiwan appoints Peng as FSC chair to enhance financial hub

Peng Jing-Jung is also an associate dean of the College of Commerce at National Chengchi University.

Taiwan's non-life insurers unlikely to see big quake claims – AM Best

Some insurers could benefit from robust parental financial support, as mandated by regulations.

Taiwan’s property insurance to spike after 7.4 quake spurs millions in losses

Taiwan's general insurance industry's profitability isn't likely to be significantly affected.

Nan Shan General Insurance seen to maintain asset mix to boost investment returns

A credit rating agency sees Nan Shan General Insurance Co., Ltd. to keep its asset mix while working on increasing investment returns.

Taiwan's insurance sector profits reach $1.8b

Life insurance accounts for 94.4% of the total.

Regulatory change boosts capital options for Taiwanese insurers

The move can potentially reduce the cost of capital and broaden their investor base.

Allianz Taiwan's strong capitalization boosts resilience: Moody’s

The insurer faces challenges due to its moderate overall market presence.

Taiwan's insurance businesses achieve $1.1b profit in January

Both life and non-life industries saw a rise in their January earnings.

Fubon Life first-year premiums surge 80.6% YoY in January

Direct written premium hit a record high of NT$7b, driven by commercial lines’ double-digit growth.

Fubon Insurance gets boost from parent: AM Best

Both Fubon Insurance and the group’s Vietnam arm have shown sturdy finanacials.