risk management

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.

Hong Kong insurers stay stronger under new reporting standard, HKRBC

Insurers applying for transitional measures are likely to recalibrate their operations.

APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness

Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs. 

Hanwha Life Insurance outlook revised on stronger profitability

This reflects improved product mix, strong distribution via its subsidiary.

QBE Insurance Group could see 5% revenue growth in 2025

It also has a stable outlook thanks to expectations of continued underwriting discipline.

BRI Insurance gains from property, credit lines in premium surge

The insurer’s regulatory RBC ratio stood at 374% at end-2024.

Howden reports 33% surge in demand for political risk insurance

Trade credit insurance has also recorded annual profits over the past decade.

Tower to maintain strong capital levels despite recent payouts

AM Best expects Tower’s adequate operating performance to continue.

Philippines’ non-life sector gains from reinsurance capacity: AM Best

Additionally, insurers are expected to benefit from improved investment income.

Aon expands reinsurance work with Moody’s into commercial risk

The products aim to offer more efficient risk transfer and improve casualty protection.

Taiwan insurers expand FX reserves after dollar appreciation: AM Best

70% of Taiwanese life insurers’ portfolios were allocated to foreign investments.

China’s capital charge cut to spur insurers’ equity investment

State Council Information Office announced a 10% reduction in the capital charge.

S&P flags distribution risk for Helia after CBA contract loss

Although Helia is expected to retain approximately 21% GWP.

APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P

Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.

AM Best says Shinkong Insurance to sustain strong profits

The insurer accounted for 16.4% of Taiwan’s domestic non-life sector.