risk management

Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025

The insurer’s risk-based capital ratio rose to 221% in 2024.
21 hours ago

Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector

Fitch said it will assess how the sector adjusts its risk management strategies.
1 day ago

Hanwha Life to maintain strong capital and stable earnings

Earnings outlook is stable, backed by $6.6b in accumulated CSM.
1 day ago

Fukoku Life to sustain earnings growth on wider investment spread

Fitch expects this trend to continue over the next three to five years.
1 day ago

Fitch expects China United Property Insurance to maintain stable underwriting in 2025

But increased allocation to risky assets may threaten capital and earnings.
2 days ago

Taiwan non-life premiums rise on tighter underwriting discipline

Motor insurance remained the largest segment.
3 days ago

Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover

Life insurers face long-term pressure as they shift toward retirement-focused products.
4 days ago

Japanese life insurers pursue overseas deals as domestic growth slows

Insurers are expected to keep issuing hybrid capital to preserve credit quality.
4 days ago

Fitch sees APAC insurers stable in 2025 with capital buffers

Life insurers are focusing on quality through conservative investment strategies.

KP&I outlook revised as underwriting volatility concerns resurface

KP&I reported a net loss of $5.4m last fiscal year.

Kyobo Life outlook stays stable with solid capital and profitability

Moody’s expects profitability to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months.

Tokio Marine Indonesia will likely hold strong capitalisation in the medium term

After a decline in 2023 due to large claims, capital levels rebounded in 2024.

Japanese life insurers increase US exposure for stable returns

Fitch expects the share of overseas business from North America to grow steadily.

Pinnacle Life gains stable outlook on strong capital position

Operating performance is forecast to remain adequate.

Taiwan life insurers stable for now as Fitch sees capital strength

The appreciation of the NT$ is also driving up currency hedging costs.

Ping An P&C maintains stable margins in new-energy policies

Ping An P&C’s capital and surplus rose 9.0% year-on-year.