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Meiji Yasuda Life’s core profit up 27% from strong sales
Meiji Yasuda Life’s core profit up 27% from strong sales
The weaker yen against the US dollar also boosted profits.
UniMed’s capitalisation hits strongest level in 2023
Thanks to low underwriting leverage and moderate investment risk.
Prudential targets 9% to 13% growth in H2 2024
However, analysts raised concerns about the impact of non-controlling interests.
IFRS 17 pushes Korean insurers towards lower-risk products
S&P notes that insurers have been preparing by investing in long-dated bonds.
Fathom unveils catastrophe model for flood risk
Flooding is responsible for $14b insured losses in 2023.
Sompo’s risk-adjusted capitalisation reaches peak levels
Despite exposure to equity risk, Sompo has sufficient capital to absorb loss.
HK’s new capital regime to strengthen enterprise risk management
It is prompting (re)insurers to adjust their business and investment strategies.
Global risks could squeeze Asia Insurance's profits
Underwriting profits are expected to narrow over the next two years.
APAC insurance stability bolstered by strong risk management
87% of the APAC rating units had stable outlooks at the end of 2023.
ECGC’s risk-adjusted capitalistation at strongest level in medium-term
As a monoline credit insurer, it insures about 40% of total export credit by banks.
New risk-based capital regime sets nuanced standards for HK insurers
A difference under HKRBC is the shift from the old Solvency I-based HKIO regime.
Income Insurance's risk diversification tempers capital charges
On a stand-alone basis, it is expected to keep a strong business presence in SG.
Are insurers ready for solar power's rapid growth?
Solar PV systems are attracting over $500b in investments in 2024.
Asei's capital ratio falls amid high claims
Its risk-based capital ratio dropped to 208% by the end of June.
Aviva-COFCO's solvency ratio drops to 240%
ROE averaged 9.7% from 2022 to H1 2024.
Which three Asian countries ranked riskiest in the world?
Singapore was the lowest-risk country in the region.
How well does Malaysia manage its risks?
Malaysia ranks high in climate risk quality.
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