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Fitch Ratings affirms CI Guarantee's ratings despite elevated combined ratio, cites strong capital position

October 17 2025

The affirmation reflects ongoing state support and improved investment returns, despite modest profitability and sector-specific risks.

Marsh names Kumaren Gnanangurunathan as Power Risk Engineer for Asia

October 17 2025

Engineer brings 25 years of power plant experience to firm's Energy & Power team

Tian An P&C default may tighten funding for smaller Chinese insurers: S&P

October 17 2025

The default marked the first of its kind in China’s insurance industry and comes amid rising scrutiny of risk management and corporate governance.

Swedish Club flags tougher 2026 hull and machinery renewals amid rising claims, ageing fleets

October 17 2025

Competitive pressure and higher repair costs have left the hull and machinery sector only marginally profitable going into 2026.

APAC employer medical plan costs to rise 11.3% in 2026, Aon forecasts

October 17 2025

Rate of growth set to slow slightly, but chronic disease, higher healthcare use, and new technology continue to push medical costs higher across APAC.

New Zealand’s national adaptation framework sets out 16-point climate resilience plan, backed by ICNZ

October 16 2025

The framework includes a national flood map by 2027 and will require councils to prepare 30-year adaptation plans for high-risk areas.

Groupama SDIG combined ratio improves to 93.3% in 1H25 on stronger agricultural margins: Fitch

October 16 2025

Fitch maintained Groupama SDIG’s rating, citing a strong capital buffer and continued growth in China’s non-life market.

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Joe Wong returns to Markel as a Professional Financial Risks and Cyber Underwriter

October 16 2025

He returns from working at Swiss Re for over a year as a Facultative Casualty Underwriter.

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Commission clampdown to enhance non-motor underwriting but pressure smaller insurers in China: Fitch

October 16 2025

Fitch says new NFRA rules will drive Chinese insurers to invest in data and technical pricing as non-motor lines face profitability challenges.

Singapore non-life reinsurance premiums climb 7% in Q2, but profits sink offshore and onshore

October 16 2025

Strong premium gains in liability and specialty lines could not offset broader profit declines for Singapore’s reinsurers in the second quarter.

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