Mortgage insurance

Fitch keeps Australia's Helia Insurance at 'A' with negative outlook following strategic review

November 14 2025

Despite a sharp drop in market share and competitive pressures, Helia’s capital, earnings, and strategy remain supportive of the rating in the near term.

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Australian insurers' profitability to remain stable in 2026 despite slower premium growth: S&P Global

October 7 2025

Premium hikes and easing claims will support profitability despite trade and affordability pressures, the rating agency said.

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Labor's Home Guarantee Plan could threaten lenders' mortgage insurance market, ICA Warns

April 14 2025

The Insurance Council of Australia says proposed scheme could also put pressure on financial stability and housing affordability.

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Fitch Ratings revises Helia Insurance outlook to negative

March 27 2025

Business's largest customer is exploring new lender mortgage insurer provider options.

Fitch forecasts gradual moderation in Helia's performance amid rising delinquency rates

March 21 2025

The rating agency affirmed the mortgage insurer's financial strength rating at 'A'.

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Australian mortgage insurance premiums set to bounce back to growth in 2025: S&P

November 26 2024

Premiums dropped by approximately 36% in 2023, however profitability in the sector has remained sound.

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Fitch assigns Arch Indemnity with ‘A+’ IFS rating

November 4 2024

Ratings agency noted parent company support, market share, diversification efforts, and low delinquency rates as contributors.

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Improved combined ratio helps see Helia's ratings affirmed, but macro challenges lie ahead

March 30 2024

Helia proactively reviews underwriting criteria to tackle expected business volume pressures, from factors such as rising mortgage rates.

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