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Geneva Association urges major resilience reforms to keep home insurance afloat in markets like China and Australia

May 21 2025

Association is calling for urgent resilience investments and structural reforms to prevent home insurance markets collapsing under the weight of climate-driven losses.

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Fitch places five Taiwanese life insurers on Rating Watch following sharp TWD gains

May 16 2025

The agency affirms Chubb Life Insurance Taiwan’s National IFS rating at 'AA-(twn)'.

Trade credit insurers wary despite US-China tariff pause

May 16 2025

The temporary US-China tariff reduction has created cautious optimism among exporters, but insurers remain vigilant about ongoing market volatility and risk management opportunities.

Trade uncertainty may drive up motor insurance rates: Swiss Re

May 6 2025

Emerging trade wars and tariffs are forcing motor insurers to reevaluate risk models as repair costs surge.

Taiwan regulator summons life insurers amid currency surge, US bond pressures: Report

May 5 2025

FSC calls on insurers to assess portfolio risk after Taiwan dollar's surge, spurred by exporters and potentially influenced by insurers themselves.

Marine insurance underwriters adopt cautious approach as tariffs fuel market uncertainty

April 30 2025

Industry grapples with potential supply chain disruptions, unpredictable costs, and shifting trade routes.

Rising medical inflation tests Thai health insurers

April 23 2025

The March introduction of compulsory copayment rules is expected to slow healthcare inflation, but demographic challenges remain.

Fukoku Life to scale up super-long Japanese bond holdings as yields climb: Report

April 21 2025

Insurer sees room to expand domestic bond purchases as shifting yield expectations and global trade tensions reshape its investment outlook.

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Malaysia's Takaful industry projects up to US$181m loss from BNM's medical premium cap

April 16 2025

Cap limits premium increases, but industry says the underlying issue is the rising cost of medical care.

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Climate risks push 650,000 Australian properties toward uninsurability in 2025, report warns

April 16 2025

Climate Council and Climate Valuation report that 4.4% of the country's housing stock is high risk, posing a threat to long-term insurability.

Tariff volatility casts credit shadow over insurers: AM Best

April 16 2025

AM Best highlights potential inflationary pressures and increased claim costs for insurers amid ongoing tariff disputes.

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APAC insurance markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions soar

April 15 2025

Region's insurers face challenges including market volatility, slower premium growth, and increased hedging costs.

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