risk management

IFRS 17 pushes Korean insurers towards lower-risk products

S&P notes that insurers have been preparing by investing in long-dated bonds.

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.

Singapore passes key cybersecurity amendment bill to combat risks

The amendments will extend its scope beyond critical information.