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US tariffs could manifest in reduced demand for insurance globally: AM Best
- April 15
Lines that are likely to be impacted include trade credit, political risk, marine, energy, motor and property insurance as well as surety, D&O and workers’ compensation.
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Japanese insurers set for excess capital boost to lift overseas expansion: AM Best
- April 7
Business improvement orders from Japan’s Financial Services Agency expected to accelerate sale of their strategic equity holdings, according to the global rating agency.
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Chinese insurers could benefit from DeepSeek, albeit with risks: AM Best
- March 25
Several smaller insurers might be able to bring down their operating costs due to DeepSeek’s lower cost and operational features.
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Portfolio rejig improving underwriting margins for India’s second-largest non-life general insurer: AM Best
- March 3
Global ratings agency confirms financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ (Good) for ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.
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Thailand’s non-life 2023 underwriting profit at US$380m after US$1.5bn loss in 2022: AM Best
- March 3
Rebound attributed to a rise in premium income and a decline in claims incurred, the rating agency said in its country report.
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Underwriting performance of P&I clubs likely to fall in FY25: AM Best
- February 20
P&I clubs are likely to seek further price improvements in the February 2025 renewal, making it the sixth consecutive year of general increases.
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Malaysian Re in good stead ahead after business revamp: AM Best
- January 23
Global rating agency affirms A- (excellent) insurer rating with a stable outlook, driven by a very strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance and a neutral business profile.
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Vietnam’s PTI to benefit from remedial measures, portfolio revamp: AM Best
- January 17
The rating agency has affirmed rating of B++ (good) and upgraded the carrier´s outlook from negative to stable reflecting its strong balance sheet.
