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Taiwan’s non-life insurance premiums surge 10.5% in 2024, driven by motor: AM Best
- June 16
Non-life insurer’s total DWP rose 10.9% to NT$271bn, while net claims fell 13.8% to NT$100.6bn.
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Japan’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance domestic operations performance to remain stable: AM Best
- June 9
The rating agency has affirmed financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and long-term issuer credit rating of “aa” (Superior) to MSI.
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South Korean non-life insurers face capital pressure as liabilities rise: AM Best
- June 4
Long-term insurance premium growth may face headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainties, while intensified competition could undermine sustainable growth as the market becomes saturated.
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Asian Re to sustain sound underwriting profitability, rating upgraded: AM Best
- May 29
AM Best upgrades the reinsurer's insurer rating to B++ (good) from B+ (good), while also revises its outlook to stable from positive.
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Ping An P&C’s underwriting profitability better than domestic peer average: AM Best
- May 19
AM Best affirms an insurer rating of A (excellent) with a stable outlook.
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Tokio Marine Indonesia to sustain strong capital buffers, overall earnings: AM Best
- May 16
AM Best affirmed its insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook.
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Philippines’ P&C growth supported by rising demand, stabilised reinsurance capacity: AM Best
- May 15
However, underwriting performance is subject to greater volatility due to the country's increased nat cat exposure.
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Japan’s major non-life insurers’ profitability to improve in short term: AM Best
- May 14
Tokio Marine, MS&AD and Sompo Holdings are committed to reducing their equity holdings to zero over the next 5-6 years to improve capital efficiency and financial transparency.