Insurance

Highlights

• 3 May 2013
  • UK general insurance sector outlook
    Our outlook remains stable for the UK general insurance sector, reflecting our expectation that rate rises and expense reductions will mitigate challenging operating conditions over the next 12 to 18 months. While upcoming civil, legal and regulatory reforms may be positive for the industry, they also elevate uncertainty and are insufficient to positively influence the outlook... Full Report
• 29 Apr 2013
  • Hong Kong insurers new price transparency will increase competitive pressure
    The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers’ recently mandated that its life insurer members disclose to prospective customers purchasing investment-linked assurance scheme (ILAS) products all major fees and charges payable to the insurer during the policy’s life. This is credit negative for Hong Kong insurers as it will raise competitive pressure on ILAS products... Full Report
• 22 Apr 2013
  • Canadian life insurance industry outlook 2013
    Our outlook for the industry is stable, based on our expectation of modestly improving economic fundamentals, in conjunction with the inherently stable structural aspects of the Canadian life insurance industry, favorable demographics and management actions taken to hedge market exposures and realign product offerings... Full Report