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Taiwan Life earnings ‘volatile’ from interest-sensitive products reliance
Taiwan Life earnings ‘volatile’ from interest-sensitive products reliance
The company has a 6% share of premium income as of 2023.
Global insured losses peak third highest since 1980
Not even half of the total losses were insured.
Insurance operations complicated by foreign investment decline
The decline is mainly due to geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, and Russia-Ukraine war.
ANZ firms boost cybersecurity budgets despite layoffs
Cost pressures have led 25% of organisations to reduce IT and security staff.
Sunshine Life's bancassurance channel fuels profitability
Fitch anticipates the group will continue to prioritise equity investments.
Reinsurers focus on cybersecurity, pandemic risks
Roland Berger said reinsurers must continuously refine pricing, underwriting, and claims.
Allianz reveals top business risks for 2025
Natural catastrophes held the third spot in Asia.
South China Insurance maintained stability, robust capital in 2024
Its adjusted capital and surplus rose by 23% to $277m.
FM Global stresses insurance readiness amidst extreme weather in Asia
La Niña could emerge weakly in late 2024 and early 2025.
Insurance-linked securities proposed for cyber threats: Geneva Association
It will attract additional risk-bearing capacity from outside the sector.
Asahi Life’s capitalisation boosted by robust underwriting: Fitch
The company’s core profit margin increased to 16% in the first half of FY 2025.
MPM Insurance’s profits stable, bolstered by investment yields
The company's GPW grew by 23% in the first nine months of 2024.
Dai-ichi Life financial leverage to remain below 23%
The planned bonds are expected to have a call option after 10 years.
Sri Lankan general insurers underwriting profit will improve: Fitch Ratings
Profitability in motor insurance remains under pressure.
Min Xin Insurance seen to maintain strong capitalisation
It’s balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation.
Japan P&I shows stable investment income: AM Best
Despite potential for volatility from large claims, the insurer maintains flexibility.
Nissay set for growth with $8.2b acquisition: AM Best
Nissay plans to integrate MLC with Resolution Life Australia after the deal.
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