China Life’s operating profit jumped 55% to 186.12bn yuan (US$27.31bn) in 2025, while New China Life and Ping An posted gains of 29% and 11%, respectively.
Improved new business margins and rise in new business value underpinned Fitch’s decision to affirm the ratings of Great Eastern Holdings’ core insurance subsidiaries.
The facility, which aims to provide coverage of US$500m each for hull war and cargo war, will be backed by Lloyd's syndicates and will remain open to third-party capital.
The inclusion of three new Russian protection and indemnity insurers, alongside approval extensions for four others, comes amid continued disruption across global shipping routes.
