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- March 13 2026
Petronas captive’s ratings downgraded as operating volatility persists: AM Best
Energas Insurance, which took a hit from a gas pipe explosion last year, has been affected by higher‑than‑expected large loss frequency, soft market and reserve strengthening.
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- March 8 2026
Fitch downgrades Marein Re on weakened capital position, financial strain
Indonesian reinsurer's capital ratio sank to 163% and combined ratio climbed to 102% in 2025 on reserve top-ups.
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- March 3 2026
Middle East conflict to heighten earnings volatility for global reinsurers: S&P
The conflict disproportionately affects specialty lines, a segment that insures complex or high‑risk exposures, including war risk, aviation, energy, political violence, and other niche classes, the rating agency said.
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- March 1 2026
ICICI Lombard rating outlook revised to positive on strong balance sheet fundamentals: AM Best
Indian insurer’s balance sheet strength is expected to continue improving over the near to medium term, supported by robust capital generation and sound capital management, the rating agency said.
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- February 20 2026
Tokio Marine Group outlooks revised to positive on business, asset diversification: S&P
S&P Global Ratings says it revised the outlooks to positive because it believes Tokio Marine Group will further diversify its business and asset base outside Japan.
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- January 21 2026
AM Best revises down global non-life reinsurance outlook as property pricing softens
Increasing pressure on property pricing may challenge segment’s ability to sustain the very strong operating performance that it has achieved for the past three calendar years.
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- January 5 2026
What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026?
AM Best, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Ratings have optimistic views of the Asia-Pacific insurers for the coming year, but there are a range of factors which will make it a dynamic 12 months.
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- December 16 2025
Malaysia’s non-life insurance remains well-positioned despite economic moderation: AM Best
Rating agency maintains its stable outlook on Malaysia's non-life insurance segment, citing supportive regulatory initiatives, among other factors.
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- December 15 2025
Starr International Insurance Thailand to benefit from stronger underwriting, business transformation: AM Best
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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- December 15 2025
Korean Re to benefit from strongest-level capitalisation, dominant home-market position: AM Best
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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- December 12 2025
Tai Po fire loss ‘managable’ for China’s Qianhai Re, AM Best says as it reaffirms ratings
Ratings agency cites Chinese reinsurer’s 'very strong' balance sheet and profitability.
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- December 5 2025
Wang Fuk Court unlikely to alter China Taiping’s rating fundamentals: AM Best
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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- December 4 2025
Hong Kong fire losses manageable for sole insurer China Taiping: Fitch
Strong state-linked support, diversified operations and solid capital alongside extensive reinsurance underpin the view that net losses from the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court will remain within rating sensitivities.
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- December 4 2025
APAC non-life insurers to remain stable in 2026 as capital strength offsets regulatory, catastrophe pressures: Fitch
Stable margins and strong solvency expected, Fitch says, with disciplined pricing and steady reinsurance support underpinning a neutral outlook.
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- December 2 2025
Tai Po fire to further erode Hong Kong’s P&C underwriting margins, cause recalibration of risk retention, pricing policies: S&P
Deadly incident is likely to further reduce the earnings for P&C insurers following extreme weather earlier in the year.
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- November 24 2025
China Re’s capital strength fuels underwriting growth outlook: AM Best
Rating agency affirms financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings of a+ (Excellent) for China Re and its subsidiaries, with a stable outlook.
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- November 19 2025
Malaysian Re to face ‘mild deterioration’ in overseas underwriting: Fitch
Affirms IFS rating at A (Strong) with a stable outlook, based on the reinsurer’s moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, and strong financial performance and earnings.
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- November 12 2025
New Zealand’s non-life insurance sector set for resilient growth: AM Best
Global agency says premium growth is expected to rise despite climate volatility and regulatory cost pressures.
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- November 10 2025
Ongoing reserve adjustments, slow business growth to hurt Eka Lloyd: Fitch Ratings
Global rating agency downgrades PT Asuransi Eka Lloyd Jaya’s insurer rating to BBB (idn) from BBB+(idn).
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- November 4 2025
China Taiping to sustain quality growth with prudent investment strategy: Fitch Ratings
Fitch says China Taiping’s consolidated credit quality has been raised to a, from a-, reflecting the group’s sustained capital strength, resilient profitability and 'most favourable' company profile.
