risk management

Insurance operations complicated by foreign investment decline

Insurance operations complicated by foreign investment decline

The decline is mainly due to geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, and Russia-Ukraine war.
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ANZ firms boost cybersecurity budgets despite layoffs

Cost pressures have led 25% of organisations to reduce IT and security staff.
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Sunshine Life's bancassurance channel fuels profitability

Fitch anticipates the group will continue to prioritise equity investments.
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Reinsurers focus on cybersecurity, pandemic risks

Roland Berger said reinsurers must continuously refine pricing, underwriting, and claims.
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Allianz reveals top business risks for 2025

Natural catastrophes held the third spot in Asia.
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South China Insurance maintained stability, robust capital in 2024

Its adjusted capital and surplus rose by 23% to $277m.
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FM Global stresses insurance readiness amidst extreme weather in Asia

La Niña could emerge weakly in late 2024 and early 2025.
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Insurance-linked securities proposed for cyber threats: Geneva Association

It will attract additional risk-bearing capacity from outside the sector.
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Asahi Life’s capitalisation boosted by robust underwriting: Fitch

The company’s core profit margin increased to 16% in the first half of FY 2025.

MPM Insurance’s profits stable, bolstered by investment yields

The company's GPW grew by 23% in the first nine months of 2024.

Dai-ichi Life financial leverage to remain below 23%

The planned bonds are expected to have a call option after 10 years.

Min Xin Insurance seen to maintain strong capitalisation

It’s balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation.

Japan P&I shows stable investment income: AM Best

Despite potential for volatility from large claims, the insurer maintains flexibility.

Nissay set for growth with $8.2b acquisition: AM Best

Nissay plans to integrate MLC with Resolution Life Australia after the deal.

AIA expansion may temper capital buffer strength

It’s interest rate fluctuations may introduce volatility to its capitalisation. 

Income Insurance to maintain strong market position: S&P

However, upcoming accounting changes and business expansion may pose risks.