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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.
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Tai Po fire loss ‘managable’ for China’s Qianhai Re, AM Best says as it reaffirms ratings
- December 12
Ratings agency cites Chinese reinsurer’s 'very strong' balance sheet and profitability.
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Wang Fuk Court unlikely to alter China Taiping’s rating fundamentals: AM Best
- December 5
Rating affirmed the carrier’s ratings as it is well-positioned to manage the claims, supported by its parent company and prudent reinsurance arrangements.
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Tai Po fire to halt ‘downward pressure’ on Hong Kong property reinsurance rates: AM Best
- December 2
Impact of the deadly fire will be widely felt by Hong Kong's (re)insurers, according to the credit rating agency.
