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Capitalization Remains A Key Credit Factor For Taiwan's Life Insurers, Says S&P Report Apr 11
Standard & Poors, April 2011
Abstract
TAIPEI (Standard & Poor's) April 27, 2011--Intense competition and regulatory changes could flatten premium growth for Taiwan's life insurers over the next few quarters with modest earnings prospects in 2011. That's according to an article titled 'Capitalization Is A Crucial Factor For Taiwanese Life Insurers' Creditworthiness Under Modest Earning Prospects,' that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services published today. 'Financial market risks and intense competition will ensure that life insurers' earnings remain volatile in 2011. Recent regulatory changes also pose a threat to their premium growth,' said credit analyst Serene Hsieh. 'Players may find it difficult to enhance their capitalization in the coming few quarters.' Recent regulatory changes to discourage deposit-type insurance products in Taiwan are likely to slow premium growth...
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