risk management

Global insurance protection gap hits 60% amidst warming

Total economic losses exceeded $350b in 2024.

Dai-ichi Life maintains stable outlook: AM Best

The parent company saw its total reported capital rise by 46% YoY.

Well Link Life Insurance's investment yield aims for double digits

AM Best expects the company’s medium-term balance sheet to remain strong.

Life insurers in Japan to see earnings boost in 2025

Insurers are expanding overseas and non-insurance amidst demographic decline.  

MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance

The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.

AM Best cautions on reserve strengthening in 2025

Casualty renewals raised concerns over profitability. 

Hong Leong’s underwriting profitability to continue

Its shift toward fixed-income securities is expected to reduce volatility.

APAC insurers stable despite LA wildfires, says Fitch

Japanese non-life insurers operating in the US are expected to manage their losses.

IFRS 17 raises financial statement clarity: Fitch

APAC insurers are reconsidering product offerings.

TONG YANG Life maintains stability amidst ownership change

Fitch notes that the transaction could impact business strategy.

APAC insurers wary of geopolitical instability in next two years

Cyber threats, on the other hand, are a moderate to severe risk.

PT Asuransi's capital strength to stay strong into medium-term

AM Best views TUGU’s investment portfolio to be of moderate risk.

Dai-ichi Life to cut equity risk by over 50% by 2030: Fitch Ratings

Its financial leverage is also seen to remain below 23%.

Japanese insurers see profit surge in H1 2024, investment gains

The outlook for fiscal 2024 remains positive, said CreditSights.

Insurance sector to aid in New Zealand climate policy development

The CE said a large portion of NZ-ers live in high-risk areas.