risk management

Asia shies away from savings to protection products

This is to align with ICS and IFRS 17 standards.

Petrolimex Insurance profits from low-loss property and marine lines

PJICO follows a conservative investment strategy, with most investments held in deposits.

Insurers face challenges from aviation grey zone conflicts

GPS spoofing and jamming are growing threats for insurers.

Chubb Life’s strong regulatory capital supports stability

Fitch expects it to continue prioritising regular-paid and protection-focused policies.

International Association of Insurance Supervisors sees stable 2025

Supervisors are implementing stress testing and contingency planning to mitigate risks. 

Taikang's robust capital to aid in business expansion: Fitch Ratings

Taikang Group’s profitability is supported by its value-driven business strategy.

Fitch expects continued capital adequacy for Japanese insurers

Weaker investor pressure has allowed insurers to build excess capital.

Muang Thai Life bags $4b in total new business premiums for 9M 2024

Despite increased acquisition spending, MTL’s topline declined year-on-year during.

Malaysian Re benefits from favourable pricing, tighter practices

Its underwriting performance rebounded sharply in FY 2024.

CTBC Insurance maintains strong capital adequacy

Its pandemic-hit capital position has now returned to pre-COVID levels.

Generali, UNDP boost Thai MSME resilience with risk assessment tool

Key goals include raising entrepreneurs’ awareness of resilience strategies.

Aviation governance raises risk management stakes

These companies average a market capitalisation of $43b.

Zking P&C reduces high-risk insurance exposure

The insurer sees ROE to rise 5% end-2024.

Fidelidade Macau to retain earnings, strengthen capital

Fitch expects the risky-asset ratio to remain consistent.

NongHyup P&C Insurance benefits from NACF’s support

Its capital and surplus saw significant growth in 2023 due to IFRS 17 adoption.