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AIA expansion may temper capital buffer strength
AIA expansion may temper capital buffer strength
It’s interest rate fluctuations may introduce volatility to its capitalisation.
Income Insurance to maintain strong market position: S&P
However, upcoming accounting changes and business expansion may pose risks.
Cathay Life boosts 9M 2024 net profit to $2.06b
The value of new business (VNB) increased 20% to $740m.
New India Assurance works to tighten underwriting, risk controls
However, its balance sheet remains exposed to potential volatility.
AM Best forecasts steady earnings for Starr International Insurance
Whilst investment returns remain modest, they contribute stable income.
Tune Protect Re stabilises post-COVID with strong returns: AM Best
Its balance sheet is expected to remain solid in the medium term.
Insurers plan increased use of facultative reinsurance by 2025
Yet, over half of decision makers identified capacity as a major obstacle.
Korean Re's focus on profitable lines boosts outlook
It’s operating performance remains adequate, with an ROE of 9.5%.
What business risks insurers need to be aware of this 2025
Labour and talent shortages have overtaken economic concerns, said business leaders.
QHR Life Reinsurance drives strong underwriting: AM Best
The company’s capital and surplus increased by 4.3% to $500m in 2023.
Lonpac expected to hold 7% of Malaysia's market
The company has demonstrated consistent capital growth over the past five years.
PICL to sustain a strong capital level amidst growth: AM Best
However, long-duration policies in PICL's portfolio pose reserving risks.
Asian life insurers maintain strong capitalisation
Singapore Life and Muang Thai Life exhibit some financial leverage, unlike others.
Insurance could cushion a $14t economic loss from a pandemic scenario
The transportation sector will be significantly hit, which accounts for 10% of the global GDP.
Resolution Life acquisition could add $330m to Nippon Life's profit
Fitch views the transaction as credit-positive for Nippon Life.
Zheshang Insurance capital position under pressure: Fitch Ratings
Fitch also highlighted concerns over the insurer’s higher asset and liquidity risks.
AIA maintains strong capital position in 2024: Fitch
Thanks to a coverage ratio of 262% under the local capital summation method.
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