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- December 8 2023
Moody’s cut in China outlook hits Sinosure, PICC, CPIC P&C, China Life P&C and 2 captives
The downgrade warning reflects evidence that financial support will be provided to financially stressed local governments and SOEs, posing broad downside risks to the country's fiscal, economic and institutional strength, the rating agency said.
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- December 7 2023
China non-life premium growth ‘unlikely to accelerate’: Fitch
Underwriting results of smaller insurers to remain volatile because many of them are still in the midst of building their non-motor insurance portfolio.
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- December 6 2023
China’s financial regulator launches consultation on green insurance development
The National Administration of Financial Regulation targets a full-fledged green insurance servicing sector by 2030.
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- December 1 2023
Zking P&C to remain profitable in 2023 despite higher claims: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed an insurer rating at 'A-' (strong) for the company with a stable outlook.
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- November 29 2023
Chinese non-life insurers’ investment risks manageble, focus on underwriting results: AM Best
Economic recovery and the recent relaxation of solvency-related investment rules support the sector’s “stable” outlook.
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- November 21 2023
Volante takes China Re’s Liu Song as treaty director
Singapore-based Song will be the Lloyd's player's portfolio director responsible for treaty business in South-East Asia, Greater China, and South Korea.
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- November 20 2023
AM Best affirms China Re’s rating on strong capitalisation
The rating agency noted Chaucer continues to be the major driver of overseas non-life reinsurance revenue and helps strengthen the group’s business footprint in the global reinsurance market.
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- November 13 2023
Peak Re to improve underwriting profitability in the next 12-18 months: Moody’s
The rating agency has affirmed its Baa1 rating taking into account the company’s a3 standalone credit profile, solid capitalisation, expanding product and geographic diversification and liquid investment portfolio.
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- November 13 2023
Mapfre Re will ask for corrections from clients as ‘there is no room for flexibility in Asia’
Regional head Javier Sánchez Cea says, the Spanish reinsurer is targeting China as part of its wider APAC strategy to grow life, casualty, bond and credit lines.
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- November 13 2023
BOC Aviation gets US$208m settlement for jets stranded in Russia
The lessor would reportedly abandon legal claims after Russian airline Aeroflot clinched a deal with insurer NSK to pay off the Chinese company.
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- November 10 2023
ZhongAn Online P&C to benefit from ability to integrate tech innovation into insurance operations: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the Chinese online-only insurer an A- (excellent) rating with a stable outlook taking into account its very strong balance sheet.
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- November 9 2023
Two foreign brokers get licences to set up China operations
In a first in 5 years, BMW and Ergo-FRESCO have been given regulatory approval to offer insurance and reinsurance broking.
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- November 9 2023
PICC is second largest fossil fuel insurer with US$1.45bn premium income in FY 2022
According to a report by Insure Our Future, global insurers earned around US$21.25 billion in 2022 from fossil fuels with the Lloyd’s market collectively contributing US$1.6 - US$2.2 billion.
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- November 8 2023
Axa Hong Kong completes first inward ceding deal on Shanghai reinsurance platform: report
The insurer ceded its Hong Kong-Guangdong cross-order motor insurance business to Axa Tianping P&C.
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- October 25 2023
Yingda Taihe Property Insurance to report solid underwriting results going forward: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed an insurer rating of A (strong) for the company with a stable outlook.
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- October 24 2023
Liberty Specialty Markets hires Cristin Li as senior underwriter
Hong Kong-based Li will look after the insurer's war and terrorism portfolio in north Asia.
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- October 20 2023
Record heat in 2023 spurs myriad APAC nat cat losses
15% of insured nat cat losses so far this year have been in Asia, with yet another US$100bn-plus loss year in the making, says Gallagher Re.
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- October 19 2023
Most Asian economies to see an increase in insolvencies: Allianz Trade
Countries set for the largest rises include South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, but Hong Kong is set to see a decrease in 2024.
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- October 17 2023
China Taiping’s ratings upgraded on improving margins, risk control: S&P Global
The Chinese carrier's earnings will stabilise going forward and it will reduce debt in the next two years, the rating agency said.
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- October 17 2023
Swiss Re CorSo in China exploring mid-market opportunities
Specialist offerings like international program, parametrics, digitalisation and distribution partnerships key to its plans, according to Greater China CEO Jeffrey Pan.
