Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable

Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable
Published May 31, 2016
7 pages (2454 words) — Published May 31, 2016
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Abstract:

We expect TPGHK's capital adequacy to weaken due to the group's fast growth strategy and weakened earnings over the next 12-24 months. We expect TPGHK's premium income generated from its insurance subsidiaries in China to continue to grow faster than the industry average. The financial leasing subsidiary of TPGHK and CTIH expanded quickly in 2015. We believe aggressive expansion in the financial leasing business could introduce additional volatility to the group's consolidated capital and earnings. We are affirming our 'BBB+' long-term and 'A-2' short-term issuer credit ratings on TPGHK and its subsidiary CTIH. The stable outlook on TPGHK, CTIH, and their operating subsidiaries reflects our view of a high likelihood of potential government support for the group. We also expect

  
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...We expect TPGHK's capital adequacy to weaken due to the group's fast growth strategy and weakened earnings over the next 12-24 months. We expect TPGHK's premium income generated from its insurance subsidiaries in China to continue to grow faster than the industry average....

  
Report Type:

Research Update

Issuer
GICS
Insurance Brokers (40301010)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Emerging Markets
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable" May 31, 2016. Alacra Store. Nov 07, 2026. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-China-Taiping-Insurance-Group-HK-Co-Ltd-BBB-Ratings-Affirmed-Despite-Weaker-Capital-And-Earnings-Outlook-Stable-1645887>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: China Taiping Insurance Group (HK) Co. Ltd. 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed Despite Weaker Capital And Earnings; Outlook Stable May 31, 2016. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved Nov 07, 2026 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-China-Taiping-Insurance-Group-HK-Co-Ltd-BBB-Ratings-Affirmed-Despite-Weaker-Capital-And-Earnings-Outlook-Stable-1645887>
  
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