risk management
PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
Net income is forecast to reach about HK$39.4b in 2026 from HK$36.0b in 2025.
Nan Shan profit rebound may not lift capital fast enough
Premium expansion has outpaced the industry average for 3 straight years.
Reinsurers reprice risk as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows
The waterway carries about 20% of global crude supply and a large share of LNG shipments.
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance
Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
Insurance CEOs boost AI with 67% eyeing returns in 3 years
Around 73% ranked machine intelligence amongst their main spending priorities.
CTIM stays resilient amidst reinsurance reliance risk: AM Best
It maintains a 34% share in Macau non-life backed by diversified distribution channels.
KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results
AM Best said capital strength remains a core advantage entering 2026.
How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?
Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm.
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
Forecasts show premiums increasing from $29.9b in 2024 to $32.4b in 2025.
AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable
The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.
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.
ICICI Lombard stock income rescues weak underwriting performance
The tax cases in India have not yet had a major impact on the company finances.
Sumitomo Life premium income jumps 10.4% as core profit falls 10.6%
CreditSights links the life profit decline to higher technical reserves.
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.