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Gov’t plan to reduce stake may shake Seoul Guarantee Insurance’s status
Gov’t plan to reduce stake may shake Seoul Guarantee Insurance’s status
Fitch also forecasts a decline in underwriting profitability through 2024 due to rising claims.
Government backing ensures Korea Trade Insurance's solvency
Moody's views government support as near-certain, given K-SURE’s designation as a public institution.
China Re's profitability consistent over five years: AM Best
Under IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, consolidated capital and surplus rose by 4.8% to $14.4b.
Fitch expects Generali to back Hong Kong life unit’s expansion
Given its previous capital injections of HK$735m from 2018 to 2022.
PT Tugu Reasuransi records $7m net profit in H1 2024
The company holds an 11% market share in Indonesia's reinsurance sector.
QBE's conservative portfolio curbs investment risk
Net profit doubled year-on-year to $806m in H1 2024.
Increased capital ratio supports Arch Indemnity's growth
Fitch expects this ratio to remain above the insurer’s internal target range.
Half of risk leaders confident in current strategy: WTW
23% of respondents said supply chain issues as a critical challenge.
Climate change alters insurer risk management: S&P
Secondary perils have caused the reinsurance industry to regain capital in 5 of 6 years.
MS First Capital Insurance’s underwriting drives consistent profitability
Shareholders’ equity, which reached $900m (S$1.2b) in 2023.
Construction Guarantee’s focus on public projects mitigates economic risks
CG's regulatory capital ratio improved to 225% in 2023.
Aon's new tool aids firms in cyber risk management
It aims to tackle ransomware, data breaches, business interruptions, and insider risks.
Suncorp Group's outlook challenged from higher risks, costs challenges
Despite this, SGL's prescribed capital amount coverage remains robust.
Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024
However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.
Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully
50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.
APAC insurers face tighter capital buffers
Some markets are not required to hold explicit capital against the illiquidity risk of private debt investments.
Chow Tai Fook boosts CTF Life's brand in Hong Kong: Fitch Ratings
This move contributed to a market share increase to 2.7% in the first half of 2024.
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