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Asian life insurers maintain strong capitalisation
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.
Taiwanese insurers boost capital ahead of 2026
Major life insurers have either received equity capital injections or issued bonds.
Singapore Re sees positive shift in underwriting
Thanks to favourable claims experience and business growth.
Stable underwriting improves China Taiping Insurance's outlook
Capital and surplus increased by 2.4% in 2023, reaching $679m.
Charles Taylor expands regional network with New Zealand's Carter Briggs Hurle
It aims to enhance claims management across Australasia.
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.
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