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Taiwanese and Chinese insurers most exposed as tariff shock roils APAC markets: Moody’s

April 11 2025

Capital market instability and rising claims costs could be key challenges for APAC insurers amid tariff tensions.

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Fitch downgrades ratings of five Chinese insurers, affirms China Life at 'A+'

April 10 2025

China’s sovereign downgrade on 3 Apr leads to Fitch lowering insurer's ratings due to ownership links, support from the central government.

China raises equity investment cap for insurers amid global market volatility

April 9 2025

NFRA encourages insurers to invest in strategic industries to support domestic stability and growth.

China launches new system to report medical insurance fraud

April 8 2025

NHSA introduces WeChat-based reporting for medical insurance fraud with rewards for valid leads.

China encourages insurers to set up private fund firms

China encourages its insurers to set up private funds

April 8 2025

New financial technology plan calls on industry to set up private fund firms, a move which could bring benefits to domestic markets while enhancing insurer's solvency ratios.

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APAC cedents capitalise on softening market at April renewals

April 7 2025

Carriers secured favourable reinsurance terms amid strong competition and abundant capital, though rising catastrophe losses could limit future rate reductions.