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Japan non-life stability holds as higher rates boost investment income despite claims inflation: AM Best
- June 23
Rising domestic interest rates and the rollout of J‑ICS strengthen Japan’s non-life sector, even as claims inflation and major earthquake risks continue to weigh on performance.
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Philippines quake to weigh on reinsurers despite insured losses capped by low penetration: AM Best
- June 10
While overall insured losses remain limited, multi-line losses from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake will impact reinsurers, reflecting the market’s reliance on global capacity.
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Korea P&I Club’s rating outlook revised as reinsurance enhancements reduce volatility: AM Best
- June 5
Rating agency has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long‑term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of the club.
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AM Best upgrades Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure on strong balance sheet, Tencent backing
- June 3
Rating agency upgrades financial strength rating to A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings to a (excellent).
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Philippine non-life profit gains continue as premium growth moderates amid cat pressure: AM Best
- June 1
Availability of reinsurance capacity in the Philippine non-life market continues to expand despite significant nat cat exposure.
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Tokio Marine Newa’s capitalisation to strengthen on profit retention, shareholder injections: AM Best
- May 11
The rating agency assigned an A (Excellent) financial strength rating with a stable outlook to the Taiwanese carrier.
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Australian non-life profit surge continues amid premium moderation: AM Best
- April 21
Sector holds firm on GWP growth, strong investment returns and benign nat cat despite an increasingly complex risk landscape and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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Hong Kong’s proposed RBC amendments credit positive, AM Best says
- March 25
Adjustments could encourage domestic insurers with robust underwriting capabilities or strong parental backing to explore overseas growth opportunities.
