Losses from hotels, retailers and vehicle dealers already exceed billions of rupees, raising concerns over insurers’ capital strength and Nepal Re’s capacity to absorb claims.
Hong Kong raised its highest storm signal as Super Typhoon Ragasa swept close, flooding districts and halting transport, with insurers bracing for Mangkhut-scale losses.
The ratings agency revised the outlook on Singapore Re’s long-term issuer credit rating to positive from stable, citing a 21.3% return on equity in 2024 and continued favourable results in the first half...
Violent demonstrations in Kathmandu caused extensive damage to businesses and institutions, with reinsurance, primarily through Nepal Re, expected to cover the majority of industry losses.
Fitch affirmed ABCI's ratings, but noted the Hong Kong-based insurer remains heavily dependent on reinsurance and parental backing, despite recent gains.