The Insurance Authority (IA) of Hong Kong has unveiled a set of proposed amendments to the capital framework for insurers, aiming to provide some companies with reduced capital requirements. According to analysis by Fitch Ratings, however, the overall impact on locally rated insurers is expected to be credit-neutral, as the agency primarily assesses capital adequacy […]

The widespread adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP‑1) weight-loss medications has introduced significant complexities for life insurance and reinsurance firms in assessing mortality risk. Recent research from Munich Re indicates that approved drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide could substantially reduce overall mortality among users. However, uncertainty over patients’ adherence and consistency in taking these medications […]