Publicly Listed Insurers to Release Q3 Reports Next Week; Analysts Predict Some May Post Losses

Q3 2026 reports for publicly listed insurers will be released next week. Analyst consensus suggests that equity market declines have pressured third-quarter performance, with some insurers expected to report losses. Combined with a high base from last year, year-over-year profit growth for the first three quarters is projected to decline. However, analysts view this performance pressure as temporary, not indicative of changes in investment capabilities or core insurance fundamentals. Since the implementation of new accounting standards in 2023, profit volatility among listed insurers has increased significantly; industry experts argue that short-term accounting profits reflect more 'noise' than actual operating performance and should not be overemphasized, advocating instead for a longer-term perspective.