The domestic commercial health insurance industry achieved premium income of CNY399bn ($58.58bn) in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 5.6% over the corresponding quarter in 2025.
The first-quarter solvency reports of 76 non-listed P&C insurance companies reveal both bright spots and emerging concerns in the sector.
The 2025 annual reports of the majority of China's insurance asset management companies show a trend of steady and rapid growth in revenue and profitability in the sector.
Swiss Re reported a net income of $1.5bn and a return on equity (ROE) of 23.6% for the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased contributions from all business units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution.
Life insurer Sun Life Financial reported that its underlying net income reached $1.05bn at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The figure, reported in a 7 May press release, was marginally higher than what was recorded a year earlier. The results came as growth in its protection businesses in Asia, Canada and US supported performance.
The overseas businesses of South Korean insurance companies recorded a net income of $197m in 2025, $37.9m higher than the $159.1m recorded a year earlier, according to data released by the Financial Supervisory Service.
Great Eastern Holdings has reported its financial results for 1Q2026, ended 31 March 2026.
Paris-headquartered reinsurance giant SCOR has recorded a net income of EUR225m (EUR220m adjusted, that is, excluding the 'mark to market' impact of the option on own shares) in 1Q2026, supported by all business activities, the company said in a statement.
The global commercial insurance market entered 2026 with rare tailwinds for buyers, offering broad capacity, flexible underwriting and competitive pricing across many major lines, but the favourable environment sits alongside rising geopolitical, legal and claims-related risks that could quickly narrow options for organizations that delay action, says a new report from Aon.
Fitch Ratings has placed all of the ratings of Prudential Financial (Prudential) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), including its primary US life insurance subsidiaries' Insurer Financial Strength ratings of 'AA-', Prudential's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'A', and senior unsecured debt ratings of 'A-'.