Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a credit ratings provider. The company also provides commentary, market analysis, and research for global capital markets.
It is considered on of the Big Three credit ratings agencies, alongside Moody's and Standard & Poor's (S&P).
Korean insurers face volatile investment returns under new IFRS
Stricter K-ICS risk charges prompt portfolio adjustments.
Korean insurers face volatile investment returns under new IFRS
Stricter K-ICS risk charges prompt portfolio adjustments.
First Insurance Limited’s position weakest in peer group
Fitch assesses New Zealand and Australian life insurers in a peer review.
National Insurance Trust Fund Board’s gross premiums surge this year
However, Fitch Ratings sees risk-management weaknesses in the insurer.
Australia's insurance market bolstered by strong regulation
Fitch finds Australia’s insurance market technically sophisticated.
New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations
Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.
Australia’s mortgage insurance sector developed, transparent: Fitch Ratings
Sector faces growing challenges due to the gov’t’s first-home buyer deposit scheme.
Zhonglu Insurance holds strong solvency, faces growth risks
Whilst net earnings improved to $1.7m, sustainability is uncertain amidst non-motor expansion.
Taspen maintains profitability with strategic investments
It maintained a strong solvency ratio of 497% as of end-2023
Insurers in Taiwan to issue bonds for capital adequacy
Regulatory risk-based capital ratios remained well above the 200% minimum.
PT Meritz Korindo Insurance maintains strong capital buffer
It even surpassed the new 2026 equity requirement of $15m.
FWD Indonesia seen to improve in the next two years
The insurer said it will focus on selling protection products and unit-linked policies to enhance margins.
FWD maintains stable VNB margin at 60.2%
Its value of new business (VNB) grew by 21.9% in 2023.
Korean insurers' profitability bolstered by strong CSM release
Insurers saw a 46% increase in net profits, attributed to the adoption of IFRS17.
Cathay Life's capitalisation robust ahead of 2026 standards
The insurer holds a 21.3% market share of premiums in 2023,
Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting
The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.
Japanese insurers take sound approach toward ESG goals: Fitch Ratings
Insurers may invest in ESG assets only when they offer attractive risk-return profile.
Fubon Life maintains stable outlook: Fitch Ratings
The insurer could use overseas instruments as risk mitigation leverage.
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