risk management
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance to maintain growth overseas
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance to maintain growth overseas
Net premiums written rose to ¥5.1t in 2024.
Peak Re maintains strong capital with disciplined underwriting in Asia
AM Best expects Peak Re to sustain its growth in life and structured reinsurance.
South Korea reinsurance market strengthens with 2025 renewal gains
Insurers are also tapping capital markets through subordinated and hybrid debt.
Zurich Insurance set to sustain strong earnings despite pressures
It achieved its 2023 to 2025 targets early and set new goals through 2027.
CGS International expects Prudential to post strong growth by 2027
The insurer targets $3.4b to $4.2b in new business profit by 2027.
AIA Group beats OPAT targets as Jefferies sees momentum building
Comes after recording a VONB growth of 18% in 2024 and 33% in 2023.
Macau Insurance maintains strength whilst pursuing Greater Bay Area plans
It aims to build on this momentum with higher premium retention in personal lines.
Aon projects $5b reinsurance premium from emerging casualty risks
Opportunities for growth exist in legacy liability transfers, parametric solutions, and more.
AIA Group earnings outlook brightens as profits rise in 2025: CGS International
OPAT growth is seen to exceed AIA’s 9% to 11% guidance range next year.
Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share
US premiums now account for 18% of major Asian reinsurers’ portfolios.
Aon says insurers must embed relevance to outperform in soft markets
The global reinsurance capacity reached a record $720b in 2025.
Sumitomo Life maintains stable outlook: Moody’s
Annualised net premiums of in-force policies rose 6.5% in fiscal 2024.
Allianz Ayudhya to keep adequate performance with health, commercial growth
Despite this, operations stayed profitable in early 2025.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial’s profitability to strengthen in next 18 months
The improvement is projected to come from revenue growth.
Malayan Insurance outlook stable as earnings supported by investment income
AM Best emphasised continued underwriting volatility from catastrophe and large loss events.
AM Best expects Malaysian Life Re performance to remain adequate in 2025
In 2024, Malaysian Life Re reported a negative insurance service result.
Hyundai Insurance targets premium growth with electric vehicle focus
But AM Best expects underwriting and overall operating losses to persist.
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