News

  • Coronavirus 'manageable' for China and Hong Kong insurers, says Moody's

    30 January 2020

    Sales mix at China's life insurers helps demote risk of medical expenses

  • Coronavirus hits Hong Kong insurance stocks for second day

    30 January 2020

    The virus has killed 170 people to date and infected nearly 8,000 others in China

  • Reinsurance Group of America hit by increased mortality loss

    30 January 2020

    Blames loss on "random volatility," coronavirus impact too early to say

  • Hong Kong insurers reassure stranded travelers on policy risk as borders shut

    30 January 2020

    China regulator issues measure for mainland insurers to combat coronavirus

  • Diversification drive cuts US reinsurers' pandemic risk

    29 January 2020

    Reinsurers could still face 40% to 50% capital threat from mortality risk, says AM Best

  • UK can expect 'modest' rise in life expectancy, say actuaries

    29 January 2020

    The mortality rate was lower in 2019 than in 2018

  • Pacific Life Re strikes landmark £10bn longevity swap deal

    29 January 2020

    The deal is the second largest ever seen in the UK

  • Insurers and regulators reveal attitudes towards Solvency II review

    29 January 2020

    European Commission's conference hears call for no increase in capital requirements

  • MetLife agrees $1.9bn pension transfer deal with Lockheed Martin

    29 January 2020

    The insurer said 2020 is likely to be another robust year for the pension risk transfer market

  • Japanese insurers raise $2.3bn in bond issues

    29 January 2020

    The insurers include T&D Holdings, Nippon Life and Orix