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China’s insurers get only modest solvency lift
China’s insurers get only modest solvency lift
RMB70b in fresh funding gives the groups more room for new business and investment.
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Reinsurers pile up record $663b as risk needs stay flat
Traditional firms used 77% of available funds.
Japan insurers unwind corporate stakes after misconduct
Major groups plan to cut strategic equities to zero within six to seven years.
Korean insurers face claims pressure amidst stable outlook
Investment returns are expected to provide dependable earnings over the next 12 months.
Insurers ramp up private infrastructure debt investments
Digital infrastructure and energy projects are attracting more long-term institutional capital.
Insurers retreat from risk amidst tighter capital rules
South Korean and Taiwanese firms are extending asset duration to protect solvency positions.
Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs
UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
Asia-Pacific M&A insurance claims climb on complex deals
Aon secured more than $26m in regional payouts over the past three years.
Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown
Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.
Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
Australia premiums soften amidst reinsurance relief
Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.
Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools
Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
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