Sompo set for global growth via Aspen deal, but ratings capped by Japan sovereign: S&P Global
September 19 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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GIC Re’s investment income makes up for lack of technical profits: AM Best
- October 8
Rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (excellent), the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) and the national scale rating of aaa.IN (exceptional) of GIC Re, all with stable outlook.
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Indonesia’s Asuransi Bintang downgraded to BBB+ by Fitch following fraud investigation
- September 18
Insurer was under investigation at the end of December for alleged investment fraud and payroll-related embezzlement totalling US$3m, which could lead to the weakening of its capital and liquidity position.
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AM Best affirms Peak Re’s A- ratings, cites robust balance sheet and disciplined strategy
- September 4
Reported capital and surplus grew by 17% to US$1.7bn in 2025, supported by a retention of underwriting and investment profits.
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Toa Re net profit reaches higest level on improved underwriting, lower catastrophe losses: AM Best
- September 4
Ratings agency affirms a financial strength rating of A (excellent), and a the long-term issuer credit ratings of a+ (excellent), with a stable outlook.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
