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).
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
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APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.
Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks
Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums
Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.
Taiwan SME loan book stable, impairment ratio anchored at 1.4%
Loans supported by 2.1% domestic demand growth, Fitch says.
Fitch: APAC utilities equipped to withstand immediate energy shock rom Iran crisis
Most regional energy firms are shielded by diversified fuel sources and cost pass‑through.
Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount
Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch
Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.
Asia Pacific's utilities and power sector to remain stable through 2026
High grid investment and storage deployment will help reduce renewable energy curtailment.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
China’s non-motor insurers to gain from tighter commission rules
However, the move is expected to slow premium growth amongst small insurers.
Fitch sees weak car sales weighing on Indonesia insurers, NBFIs
Fitch expects modest premium growth through 2026.
Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden
Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.
China renewable capacity growth to slow in 2025
This year’s level will remain above the 2023 record as more projects come online.
Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks
Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.
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