P&C insurance

China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns

P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.
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China's insurers adjust risk control amidst lower returns

P&C insurers’ underwriting margins may shrink further.
4 days ago

What will drive the Thai general insurance market to reach $10.9b by 2028?

Motor, the largest segment, is expected a boost from EV registrations.
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Earthquake insurance uptake grows significantly in Taiwan

25 years after the Chi-Chi earthquake, TREIF has increased its event funding to $

Japanese worry most about loss of property, life

88.9% of respondents cited earthquakes as their primary concern.

Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%

The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.

China P&I's investment in CMBC dominates asset portfolio

The past five years saw an average return on equity of 5.3%.

Hyundai Insurance China faces capital challenges amidst expansion

HIC is diversifying into personal lines, focusing on ride-hailing drivers and motor insurance.

Property catastrophe market finds balance in H1 2024

Guy Carpenter estimated an additional $35b to $40b in limit purchases worldwide.

P&C reinsurers post strong Q1 underwriting income

The average combined ratio for the selected reinsurers was 84.2% in Q1.

Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034

Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.

Japan's auto insurance premiums set to rise in 2026

A rating organisation intends to raise its reference premium rates by an average of 5.7%.

Insurers hold 9% to 12% in commercial real estate investments globally

China, whilst strong in absolute terms, is weak relatively.

Zurich Insurance P&C revenue up 12% in Q1’24

Farmers Management Services (FMS) achieved a 6% growth.

The global insurance market projects a 4.5% CAGR increase by 2027

Demand for car and travel insurance is increasing, amidst mandatory coverage.

Noto earthquake saw $480m claims paid – GIAJ

Total claim payments received were 81,544.

Vietnam's general insurance to hit $3.9b by 2028

Motor insurance holds the third-largest share in 2023’s GWP.

Taiwan's non-life insurers unlikely to see big quake claims – AM Best

Some insurers could benefit from robust parental financial support, as mandated by regulations.