risk management
S&P says rapid expansion could weaken Prudential outlook
S&P says rapid expansion could weaken Prudential outlook
Prudential will likely keep a strong capital buffer and steady profit growth.
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Social media lawsuits surge, lifting insurers’ liability exposure
Insurers may need to revisit policy wording and tighten risk selection.
8 hours ago
Will regulatory shifts shape NZ non-life insurers’ outlook?
New regulatory requirements continue to raise costs for insurers.
1 day ago
Nonghyup P&C maintains capital well above regulatory minimums despite pressure
AM Best said it expects it to keep its capital levels well above regulatory minimums.
China Re maintains strong capital position over short to medium term
AM Best highlighted that China Re’s investment mix has stayed largely stable.
Sompo Holdings sees better fire and casualty margins improving outlook
Morningstar now expects Sompo’s net profit to reach about ¥520b in fiscal 2026.
Tokio Marine faces near-term pressure despite steady domestic outlook
International profit reached only 49% of the full-year plan thus far.
CTBC Insurance’s outlook to stay afloat amidst earnings improvement
The insurer delivered positive results in 2024 and through 9M 2025.
China Life boosts NBV outlook with stronger gains expected in 2026
CGS International projects a 44% net profit rise.
ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance sustains profitability
ZhongAn also benefits from diversified, liquid investments.
Insurers lag in analytics adoption amidst constrained budgets
2 in 5 said poor data quality was named as the biggest barrier to sound decision-making.
Fubon Insurance Vietnam maintains strong capital position
Operating performance is recovering after a dip in fiscal-year 2024.
HSBC Life sustains strong growth with stable outlook
S&P also expects it to continue to operate as a core subsidiary of HSBC’s APAC banking arm.
Why Asia-Pacific insurance is expanding with regulatory reforms
Some markets require formal assessments, creating opportunities for industry players.
Zhibao Re boosts outlook with parental support and liquidity
AM Best expects short-term fluctuations because of the small initial capital.
BIS study highlights offshore reinsurance exposure in insurers’ models
Private markets and proprietary models reduce transparency.
APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity
But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.
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