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Hong Kong life insurers to face pressure as cross-border monitoring tightens — S&P Global

June 9 2026

While direct impact remains limited, tighter cross-border monitoring could weigh on insurers' distribution and sales.

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AM Best revises Korea P&I outlook to stable on reinsurance restructure

June 8 2026

The ratings agency also affirmed the insurer's B++ financial strength rating and “bbb+” issuer credit rating.

Ryan Specialty Singapore bags top performance assessment on underwriting strength — AM Best

June 4 2026

The Singapore unit’s inclusion underscores the group’s expanding underwriting footprint and strategic integration across global specialty operations.

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AM Best upgrades FuSure Re on shareholder capital injections, disciplined growth plan

June 3 2026

The reinsurer’s total capital and surplus rose to HK$3.15bn (US$402m) at year-end 2025 after a HK$1bn shareholder injection.

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Japanese life insurers’ reinsurance leverage tripled ahead of new solvency norms — AM Best

June 3 2026

A surge in reinsurance use highlights shifting capital strategies in Japan’s life insurance market under the new solvency framework.

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S&P upgrades Hanwha Life, Hanwha General to A+ on stronger capital buffer

June 2 2026

Profitability is expected to edge higher over the next two years, as Hanwha Life targets a recovery in underwriting margins and leans on steadier earnings from overseas and non-insurance units.

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Philippines non-life market recalibrates rates amid nat cat pressures — AM Best

June 2 2026

Tighter pricing and higher catastrophe exposure are shaping underwriting trends in the Philippines’ non-life market.

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AM Best places Labuan Re under review as MNRB moves to buy 80% stake

June 1 2026

The deal, valued at US$100.69m, is set to close in Q4, with ratings under review pending completion and assessment of Labuan Re’s credit fundamentals.

Middle East conflict losses ‘manageable’ for specialty P&C insurers – Morningstar

May 29 2026

Demand is rising for political risk, trade credit and energy cover, while a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still push up losses.

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Ping An P&C profits from NEV business line in 2025 as AM Best affirms ratings

May 25 2026

Insurer reported insurance service revenue of CNY338.9bn (US$48.4bn) and a 10.3% return on equity in 2025.

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