risk management
Dai-ichi Life financial leverage to remain below 23%
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.
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.
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