Lagging mitigation and rapid urbanisation are fuelling Asia’s outsized flood loss growth, while global catastrophe losses remain below long-term trend.
Premium income and new annuity sales strengthen even as rising policy surrenders, bond yield pressures, and higher operating expenses weigh on the sector.
The Italian-headquartered insurer posted a record €8bn operating result globally, with Asia life business outpacing every other region in terms of growth.
The ratings agency highlights stronger capital management and diversified earnings among Japan’s insurers as they adapt to higher interest rates, solvency reforms and increased use of reinsurance and overseas...
