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Japanese life insurers pursue overseas deals as domestic growth slows
Japanese life insurers pursue overseas deals as domestic growth slows
Insurers are expected to keep issuing hybrid capital to preserve credit quality.
Fitch sees APAC insurers stable in 2025 with capital buffers
Life insurers are focusing on quality through conservative investment strategies.
KP&I outlook revised as underwriting volatility concerns resurface
KP&I reported a net loss of $5.4m last fiscal year.
Kyobo Life outlook stays stable with solid capital and profitability
Moody’s expects profitability to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months.
Tokio Marine Indonesia will likely hold strong capitalisation in the medium term
After a decline in 2023 due to large claims, capital levels rebounded in 2024.
Japanese life insurers increase US exposure for stable returns
Fitch expects the share of overseas business from North America to grow steadily.
Pinnacle Life gains stable outlook on strong capital position
Operating performance is forecast to remain adequate.
Taiwan life insurers stable for now as Fitch sees capital strength
The appreciation of the NT$ is also driving up currency hedging costs.
Ping An P&C maintains stable margins in new-energy policies
Ping An P&C’s capital and surplus rose 9.0% year-on-year.
Hong Kong insurers stay stronger under new reporting standard, HKRBC
Insurers applying for transitional measures are likely to recalibrate their operations.
APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness
Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs.
Hanwha Life Insurance outlook revised on stronger profitability
This reflects improved product mix, strong distribution via its subsidiary.
QBE Insurance Group could see 5% revenue growth in 2025
It also has a stable outlook thanks to expectations of continued underwriting discipline.
BRI Insurance gains from property, credit lines in premium surge
The insurer’s regulatory RBC ratio stood at 374% at end-2024.
Howden reports 33% surge in demand for political risk insurance
Trade credit insurance has also recorded annual profits over the past decade.
Tower to maintain strong capital levels despite recent payouts
AM Best expects Tower’s adequate operating performance to continue.
Philippines’ non-life sector gains from reinsurance capacity: AM Best
Additionally, insurers are expected to benefit from improved investment income.
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