risk management

APAC insurers turn to private credit as bond shortages squeeze yields

The asset class helps match long-term liabilities in markets with scarce high-quality local bonds.
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Hong Kong insurers shrug off crackdown fears: CGS International

CGS International says legal mainland Chinese purchases are not being targeted.
3 days ago

Hyundai Marine suffers insurance profit squeeze

AM Best says medical indemnity exposure left the insurer sensitive to claims trends.
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South Korean insurers face new capital rule pressure

Fitch said overall buffers remain sufficient to absorb the changes.
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SAIC Captive faces early underwriting losses

AM Best expects profitability within five years of launch.

Cathay Life rebounds as capital worries linger

Net income reached $0.5b after a $0.6b loss a year earlier.

MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms

AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.

Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown

Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.

Korea P&I faces volatility risk from large claims over near term

AM Best said the club’s small capital base leaves earnings exposed.

China Life outpaces rivals with 17% inflow rise

Its Southbound inflows were highest growth amongst Chinese life insurers.

Sumitomo Life premiums to hit $25b in FY 2026

CreditSights said a wider investment spread is expected to support earnings.

FuSure targets double-digit premium growth to 2028

AM Best said the reinsurer showed a strong balance sheet after 2 capital injections.

Nippon Life core profit beats guidance by $1.1b: CreditSights

FY 2025 core profit rose 28.8% to JPY1.30t from the initial guidance of JPY1.13t.

Tokio Marine premiums to hit $45.4b by 2028

Morningstar sees total revenue rising to $57.6b as rate hikes offset higher claims.

MS&AD profit stalls after $1.5b guidance beat

FY 2025 adjusted profit reached $6.3b, helped by equity sales and lower catastrophe losses.

AM Best expects Ping An P&C capital to remain resilient

The insurer reported a 10.3% ROE and mid-single-digit investment yield in 2025.