S&P Global Archives - InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/companies_category/sp-global/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:11:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026? https://insuranceasianews.com/what-is-on-the-horizon-for-apacs-rating-environment-in-2026/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:30:28 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207853 AM Best, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Ratings have optimistic views of the Asia-Pacific insurers for the coming year, but there are a range of factors which will make it a dynamic 12 months.

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A range of factors are set to shape the Asia Pacific's (re)insurance sector in 2026, with ratings agencies paying close attention to the challenges and opportunities.
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]]> Tai Po fire to further erode Hong Kong’s P&C underwriting margins, cause recalibration of risk retention, pricing policies: S&P https://insuranceasianews.com/tai-po-fire-to-further-erode-hong-kongs-pc-underwriting-margins-cause-recalibration-of-risk-retention-pricing-policies-sp/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:13:34 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205877 Deadly incident is likely to further reduce the earnings for P&C insurers following extreme weather earlier in the year.

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The deadly fire in Tai Po is expected to lead to further erosion of the underwriting margins of Hong Kong’s P&C insurers following extreme weather events earlier in the autumn, according to S&...

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]]> Japanese mega earthquake payouts could severely hurt insurers, economy: S&P Global https://insuranceasianews.com/payouts-from-mega-japanese-earthquakes-could-severely-hurt-insurers-economy-sp-global/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:45:39 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=204870 Agency estimates corporate earthquake-related claims of up to US$26.37bn for a Nankai Trough event and up to US$7bn for a Tokyo quake.

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Japan’s non-life insurers could face substantial financial pressure from two highly probable mega earthquakes, with potential claims large enough to weaken capital levels, strain profitability, and tr...

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]]> Discipline key for APAC reinsurers as premium growth normalises due to softening, economic uncertainty: S&P https://insuranceasianews.com/discipline-key-for-apac-reinsurers-as-premium-growth-normalises-due-to-softening-economic-uncertainty-sp/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:05:32 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=203225 Rating agency says reinsurers are likely to pursue cautious expansion strategies tailored to their risk appetite and market conditions.

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Underwriting discipline will be key to safeguarding reinsurance earnings in Asia Pacific at a time of softening premium rates and growing competition, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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]]> Australian insurance sector remains stable despite slow topline growth, geopolitical tensions: S&P https://insuranceasianews.com/australian-insurance-sector-remains-stable-despite-slow-topline-growth-geopolitical-tensions-sp/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:26:09 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=201346 However, supply chain disruptions and large losses from perils could also increase market volatility.

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Australian insurers are entering a period of stability despite slow topline growth across most sectors and trade and geopolitical tensions, according to a report from S&P. 
The 2026 outlook, thoug...

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]]> Sompo set for global growth via Aspen deal, but ratings capped by Japan sovereign: S&P Global https://insuranceasianews.com/sompo-set-for-global-growth-via-aspen-deal-but-ratings-capped-by-japan-sovereign-sp-global/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:19:57 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200339 S&P Global Ratings affirms a A+ long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings for Sompo Holdings' core subsidiaries, with stable outlook.

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Sompo Holdings is set to further expand its international footprint and capital strength with the acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings, positioning the group closer to its peers, S&P Global sai...

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]]> Reinsurers feel the force of nat cat threat as pricing ‘passes its peak’ ahead of RVS https://insuranceasianews.com/reinsurers-feel-the-force-of-nat-cat-threat-as-pricing-passes-its-peak-ahead-of-rvs/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:30:26 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=199090 Fitch and Moody’s downgrade their outlooks ahead of the start of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo.

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As the global reinsurance market gathers in Monte Carlo for the annual Rendez-Vous de Septembre, rating agencies have warned that the tide has turned and it is now a buyers’ market.
In the run-up to t...

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]]> Japan P&I to sustain strong capitalisation, operating performance: S&P Global https://insuranceasianews.com/japan-pi-to-sustain-strong-capitalisation-operating-performance-sp-global/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:17:43 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=196315 Global rating agency on Tuesday upgraded its insurer rating to BBB+ from BBB with a stable outlook.

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The Japan Ship Owners' Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I) will sustain its strong capital position and profitable underwriting policy going ahead, S&P Global Rating said...

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]]> CNPC Captive to maintain sound underwriting profits, with support from parent, government: S&P Global https://insuranceasianews.com/cnpc-captive-to-maintain-sound-underwriting-profits-with-support-from-parent-company-and-chinese-government-sp-global/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:49:55 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=194530 The rating agency assigns its 'A+' local currency long-term issuer credit and insurer financial strength ratings, with stable outlook, to the captive insurer of China National Petroleum Corporation.

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CNPC Captive Insurance Company Limited, the China-based captive insurer of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), will likely maintain sound underwriting profits over the next two years, support...

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]]> Loss of key contract could impact Australian LMI specialist Helia: S&P https://insuranceasianews.com/loss-of-key-contract-could-impact-australias-oldest-lmi-provider-sp/ Thu, 08 May 2025 06:24:19 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=190012 Global rating agency revised its outlook to negative from stable after Helia Insurance said it would likely lose a key contract with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

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Australian lenders' mortgage insurance (LMI) provider Helia Insurance’s loss of an exclusive distribution contract with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) could impact the insurer’s competitive ...

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