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APAC reinsurance market is stable: S&P
5 November 2024   The rating agency told SIRC Today that the market looks good – with caveats.

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1 November 2023   The rating agency pointed out that the APAC region is facing some different headwinds.
12 September 2023   In the fourth quarter S&P is likely to identify more than 10% of re/insurers for a potential upgrade or downgrade, says Litmus Analysis.
11 September 2023   Reinsurers are in the driving seat now, a position they will not relinquish lightly, says S&P.
10 September 2023   Disciplined underwriting and improved investment markets are driving optimism for reinsurers after several difficult years, says S&P Global.
5 September 2023   S&P Global expects the sector to earn back its cost of capital this year and in 2024.
6 April 2023   Commercial lines leaders Chubb, AIG, Zurich, QBE, and AXA called out for strong positioning.
26 January 2023   Reinsurers near ‘tipping point’ but retain negative outlook until earnings turn fully flush.
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