Underwriting results in Hong Kong’s general insurance sector were mixed in 2025, with property underwriting profit falling sharply due to claims from the Wang Fuk Court fire.
Record issuance and steady returns are drawing broader investor interest, but stronger data, transparency, ratings and regulatory confidence remain critical for Asia to scale participation.
Ziswiler has been with the reinsurer for 16 years and will also take on Country President responsibilities for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea and India.
The agency said the changes are unlikely to be meaningful enough in most cases to negatively affect insurers’ credit profiles, even if firms adjust investment, hedging and product design.
