Fitch recognises strong COR, strategic importance to parent company, and gradual recovery of Macau's economy in awarding 'A' IFS rating.
Fitch affirm ratings, as Indonesian subsidiary of South Korea's KB Insurance delivers above-average growth combined with 76% COR.
Fitch affirms 'AA-' ratings for the guarantee and credit insurer, though slight deterioration of combined ratio is expected in 2023.
PGA Sompo's five-year average COR of 52.2% contributes to rating upgrade, which were later withdrawn by the Filipino insurer's decision to discontinue participation in the ratings assessments.
Malaysia's Lonpac Insurance maintains 'A' ratings against the backdrop of a stable financial standing and adept navigation of post-pandemic claims surge.
Fitch affirms PT Tugu Reasuransi Indonesia's National IFS Rating at 'A+(idn)', but notes volatility from its property and credit insurance segments — which have seen COR rise to 106% in the first nine months of 2023.
GIC Re sees rating outlook upgraded to positive and a National Scale Rating designation of 'aaa.IN' (Exceptional), reflecting enhanced financial stability and enterprise risk management.
FY23 profit increase helps maintain strong ratings in face of weakening combined ratio, rising nat cat concerns, and possible impacts of the banking arm sale.
AM Best reaffirms China Re's 'A' ratings with a stable outlook, acknowledging its dominant position, successful Chaucer integration, strategic international growth with Chaucer, and influential government ties.
Improving underwriting results and turn around in investments see QBE's IFS and IDR ratings affirmed even in the face of higher nat cat costs and weaker performance in North America.