Taiwan

Taiwan life insurers face profit squeeze through 2026, says S&P

May 30 2025

Fresh from posting their biggest loss in 18 months in April, life insurers face further headwinds from currency risks and reduced hedging.

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Fitch downgrades Taiwan’s life insurance sector outlook to ‘deteriorating’ following currency surge

May 26 2025

The sharp rise in the NTD is projected to increase the cost of currency hedging.

Jamie Chambers appointed CEO of AXA XL Greater China

May 22 2025

Chambers to take on expanded role following the retirement of HaoMing Zhou.

Capital standards, climate rules drive APAC insurance reform

May 20 2025

Insurers across the region are adjusting to changes in capital, risk and operational rules.

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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)'.

Taiwan's life insurers suffer large losses in April amid TWD surge

May 14 2025

Taiwan’s leading life insurers suffered their biggest loss in 18 months in April, ahead of a further Taiwan dollar rise in May, which has heightened focus on their currency risk management.

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Taiwanese life insurers face heightened FX risk following sharp TWD rally: AM Best

May 13 2025

Driven by capital inflows and de-risking, the Taiwan dollar’s sharp rise is prompting scrutiny of insurers’ hedging strategies.

Taiwan currency surge prompts diverging hedging strategies among life insurers: Report

May 8 2025

Three-month non-deliverable forward premiums have surged to 14%, the highest level since 2007.

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.

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Global trade and geopolitical risks 'manageable' for Taiwan's P&C insurers says S&P

May 2 2025

The sector saw underwriting profits stabilise in 2024, with combined ratios returning to pre-pandemic norms.

AM Best upgrades Shinkong Insurance’s long-term issuer credit rating to a+

April 24 2025

Rating agency cites strong underwriting gains and steady investment income as key factors behind the upgrade.

Fitch Upgrades Shin Kong Life's National IFS Rating to 'A+' with a positive outlook

April 18 2025

Upgrade, positive outlook driven by profit turnaround, improved capitalisation under TW-ICS, and upcoming strategic merger with Taishin Life.

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