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 construction insurer maintains strong capital
KFINCO's profitability is considered modest, with a return on equity of 2.0% in 2023.
Korean construction insurer maintains strong capital
KFINCO's profitability is considered modest, with a return on equity of 2.0% in 2023.
bolttech maintains a low investment risk profile: Fitch Ratings
Its local solvency ratio was 509% at the end of 2023.
Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025
Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.
Tk.cn Insurance to sustain growth with Taikang backing
The insurer reported three consecutive years of positive net operating profits.
Chinese insurers to benefit from bancassurance rule-lift
The removal of the rule is seen to increase premium growth.
Corebidge acquisition could catapult Nippoin Life’s profitability
Fitch projects an increase in consolidated core profit by ~$580m.
Improvement in underwriting bolsters Taiwan Life's outlook
Earnings may remain volatile due to the high proportion of interest-sensitive products.
Indonesia's vehicle sales drop risks finco asset quality
Fitch expects finco sector receivables to grow at a high-single-digit rate in 2024.
Chinese life insurers cut projections amidst low-interest concerns
Insurers reduced pricing interest rates on traditional products, aiming to lower guaranteed liability costs.
Credit insurance drives BRI's premium increase: Fitch Ratings
The insurer holds a 3% market share in Indonesia’s non-life industry, as of 2023.
Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings
Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
Outlooks of six Chinese insurers pressured by sovereign risks
On the contrary, one insurer should experience a stable outlook.
Low investment risk seen for ClearView after asset sale
The Australian insurer sold its investment in Centerpoint Alliance in November 2023.
KDB Life grapples with high leverage, Fitch reports
The insurer’s CSM increased in 2023, reflecting a focus on profitable policies.
Equity infusion strengthens Zhongyuan against risks: Fitch Ratings
Despite higher loss ratios in agricultural insurance, ZYIC maintains a profitable underwriting margin.
Helia Insurance sees claims normalising soon: Fitch Ratings
It holds a 34% market share in lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) as of 1H’23.
Chinese insurers under strain as investment returns face double whammy
Fitch notes that insurers have not significantly increased their exposure to riskier assets since regulatory measures in 2022.