Life insurance
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Taikang Life to maintain strong market position, profitability
As of end-March, its comprehensive and core solvency ratios improved to 276% and 165%.
Australian insurance sector combats inflation with premium hikes
Its life insurance premiums are seen to grow ~3% in 2024 and 2025 modestly.
Cathay Life's capitalisation robust ahead of 2026 standards
The insurer holds a 21.3% market share of premiums in 2023,
CALI pushes for financial advice accessibility amidst rising costs
Only 8% of Australians consider taking financial advice for insurance.
Kyobo Life to hold solid market position in the 12-18 months
Its return on capital (ROC) was 3.0% in 2023.
Fubon Life maintains stable outlook: Fitch Ratings
The insurer could use overseas instruments as risk mitigation leverage.
Australian insurers remain resilient despite lower premium hikes: S&P
79% of rated Australian insurers have stable rating outlooks.
Indian life insurance market expands 12% YoY in May
The overall medium-term outlook remains positive.
Japan's life insurers see profit rise amidst lower claims
The industry is projected to deliver better core profits in FY2024.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance boasts strong capital base: AM Best
Thanks to its resilient capital base and strategic equity disposal plans.
Life insurance reaches new high in Hong Kong
This marked a 57% year-on-year in annualised new premiums.
Singlife cuts costs by $4m yearly with AWS integration
At least 70% of its staff earned at least one AWS certification.
How private equity will mould the region’s life insurance market
Asia saw $25b in private equity-backed reinsurance transactions in 2023.
Cathay Life gets to keep crown as leading insurer in Hong Kong: Moody’s
Cathay Life is forecasted to stay profitable in the next 12-18 months.
Asahi Life’s core profit soars fivefold in FY23
This was equivalent to $190m.
Fukoku Life posts record core profit in FY23
Despite a slight dip in premiums, its core profit accumulated $640m.
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