China's auto insurance market is showing a markedly different trend from the broader property and casualty insurance sector. The data suggest that as some major insurers restructure their auto insurance businesses, smaller players are moving in to capture market share that larger companies are leaving behind.
The top 15 unlisted life insurers in mainland China captured more than 80% of the total profits of 58 such insurers in the first half of this year, highlighting the intense concentration in the sector.
BNP Paribas Airstar Property & Casualty Insurance Co is ramping up operations in China's competitive insurance market, according to its 2Q2026 solvency report.
The operating performance of China United Property Insurance Company (CUPI) remains adequate, delivering an annual return on equity at mid-single digit over the past five years, notes AM Best.
Liberty China can maintain strong business growth over the next two years, according to S&P Global Ratings (S&P).
Continental Reinsurance (Continental Re) has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Botswana Stock Exchange, marking the first public offering by a reinsurer in the country.
Mandarin Re, a specialty property and casualty reinsurance company, has increased its paid-up capital to $26m.
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revealed that the commercial insurance industry's premium income reached IDR170.98tn ($9.58bn) in the first half of 2026, representing a 2.84% year-on-year (yoy) growth compared to IDR166.26tn in the first half of 2025.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is projected to expand in 2026 and generate earnings that will exceed 2025 levels but remain volatile and below 2023-2024 levels, says S&P Global Ratings (S&P).