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AM Best revises down global non-life reinsurance outlook as property pricing softens
- January 21
Increasing pressure on property pricing may challenge segment’s ability to sustain the very strong operating performance that it has achieved for the past three calendar years.
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Reforms, economic momentum keep India’s non-life insurers on a growth track: AM Best
- January 16
India’s long-term economic outlook remains favourable for non-life insurance growth despite near-term moderation.
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What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026?
- January 5
AM Best, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Ratings have optimistic views of the Asia-Pacific insurers for the coming year, but there are a range of factors which will make it a dynamic 12 months.
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Hong Kong non-life carriers show sustained underwriting profitability: AM Best
- December 19
Industry reported US$13bn in GWP and US$1bn in underwriting profit in 2024.
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Discount rate cut lowers capital pressures on South Korean non-life insurers: AM Best
- December 17
Rating agency expects strengthening of supervision on asset-liability management will enhance the industry’s stability and resilience.
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Malaysia’s non-life insurance remains well-positioned despite economic moderation: AM Best
- December 16
Rating agency maintains its stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life insurance segment, citing supportive regulatory initiatives, among other factors.
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Starr International Insurance Thailand to benefit from stronger underwriting, business transformation: AM Best
- December 15
AM Best upgrades rating to A (Excellent) with a stable outlook, citing improved operating performance, strongest‑level risk‑adjusted capitalisation and continued support from Starr Group.
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Korean Re to benefit from strongest-level capitalisation, dominant home-market position: AM Best
- December 15
AM Best affirms its A (Excellent) rating with a stable outlook, citing robust balance sheet strength, strongest‑level capitalisation and solid market leadership.
