risk management
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.
29 minutes ago
Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business
Profitability is expected to improve further in the domestic non-life insurance segment.
1 day ago
ICICI Lombard stock income rescues weak underwriting performance
The tax cases in India have not yet had a major impact on the company finances.
3 days ago
Sumitomo Life premium income jumps 10.4% as core profit falls 10.6%
CreditSights links the life profit decline to higher technical reserves.
3 days ago
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
Tokio Marine ROE seen at 16% by 2030: Morningstar
Net earned premiums are projected to expand about 5%.
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.
Commercial insurance hits $2t by 2034 as mandates tighten
UNCTAD says Q1 2024 goods trade pushed cross-border exposure.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools
Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.
Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar
Net earned premiums are projected to grow about 10% annually from $11.4b in 2025.
Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.
Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY
Boards are reassessing underwriting customer experience and decision making as data security slows adoption.
Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.
Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report
Sustainable strategy may pay off when broker policy rules shift in Hong Kong next year.
Commentary
India’s cyber risk paradox: High attack rates, low insurance preparedness