AM Best's APAC reinsurance composite shows combined ratio improved from 94.5% in 2022 to 91.6% in 2023, off the back of favourable earnings and absence of major cat events.
Low attachment points mean losses unlikely to impact domestic carrier's capital, with reinsurance appetite for regional nat cat risks to be tested at 1/1 renewals.
Reinsurer says it expects generally stable prices and conditions, but Asia regions may see carriers opt for increased retention to manage potential reinsurance rate hikes.
Reinsurers and life firms face the biggest impact of an accounting change which moves the industry away from relying on Gross Written Premiums as a way of reporting revenue.
Hard market and healthy investment income support outlook, with Moody's adding that limited nat cat events in next 12-18 months may lead to market softening.
