P&C insurance

FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.
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FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.
2 days ago

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.
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South Korean insurers brace for profit squeeze amidst rate cuts

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

Global P&C insurance rates stabilise after hikes

Reinsurance rates globally are expected to be flat or slightly lower in 2025.

China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns

P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.

What will drive the Thai general insurance market to reach $10.9b by 2028?

Motor, the largest segment, is expected a boost from EV registrations.

Earthquake insurance uptake grows significantly in Taiwan

25 years after the Chi-Chi earthquake, TREIF has increased its event funding to $

Japanese worry most about loss of property, life

88.9% of respondents cited earthquakes as their primary concern.

Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%

The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.