P&C insurance

Insurers alert to higher cyclone, flood risks in Australia

The threat of tropical cyclones remains high in northern Australia.

China sets 5-year plan for property insurance

It includes attracting int’l financial institutions to invest in China's property insurance market.

Zking P&C reduces high-risk insurance exposure

The insurer sees ROE to rise 5% end-2024.

Japan's Property Insurance to Hit $27b by 2028

However, a recovery is anticipated in 2024.

Reinsurers set for strong earnings through 2026

There is a growing appetite for tail-risk protection amidst severe NatCat events.

FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.

P&C insurers face strategic pressure as growth in premiums slows: McKinsey

The average combined ratio improved to about 91% in 2023 driven by rate increases.

South Korean insurers brace for profit squeeze amidst rate cuts

Direct premiums from long-term products contributed to a 3.7% increase in 2023.

Yingda Taihe Property Insurance expected to keep low investment risk

It’s risk-based capitalisation was supported by increased retained earnings.

China to boost commercial insurance annuities

It also plans to establish a regulatory framework for its supervision.

P&C insurance profits bolster ZhongAn's performance

AM Best expects ZhongAn’s to continue facing challenges from investment fluctuations.

Zurich’s P&C segment in Asia grows 4% YoY in 9M 2024

The Life insurance segment saw its new business premiums increase by 6%.

Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.

It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.

Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028

China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.

APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's

APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 

Milton’s $50b losses won't impact rated insurers: Fitch Ratings

This will bring 2024’s total global insured losses to over $100b.