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Insurtech Agam Capital taps Kazuhiro Nakatsuka to lead Japan expansion

June 4 2026

Nakatsuka will advise Agam Capital on regulatory and market entry strategies for Japan’s life and pension sectors.

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WMO flags high risk of El Niño formation in coming months

June 4 2026

El Niño-linked weather shifts could drive higher claims and volatility across lines such as property, agriculture, and health.

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Softbank's PayPay to acquire 70% stake in T&D Financial Life for US$840m

June 4 2026

The transaction would give PayPay a direct foothold in Japan’s life sector and create new cross-selling options with its existing customer base.

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Indian IT firm Coforge rolls out tech platform targeting modernisation of insurance operations

June 4 2026

Nexa platform aims to streamline underwriting, claims, and product development through AI integration.

LIC eyes strategic investment in fintech to fuel digital expansion

June 4 2026

Following a robust FY2026, LIC moves to modernise its IT systems through targeted investments in fintech and insurtech players.

Former SEBI board member Ashwani Bhatia named chairman of Niva Bupa

June 4 2026

He succeeds Milind Barve, who has stepped down from the health insurer's board due to health reasons.

Victoria drives rise in Australia's motor theft claims as insurance losses hit A$243m

June 4 2026

National theft claims would have fallen 10% in 2025 without Victoria's surge, ICA data shows.

Allianz Trade hires Ricky Hung as Hong Kong head of distribution

June 4 2026

He joins after over nine years at HSBC.

MSAD to cut domestic bases to 240 ahead of 2027 Mitsui SumitomoAioi merger

Mitsui Sumitomo–Aioi merger targets US$1.75bn profit by FY2030

June 4 2026

The merged Mitsui Sumitomo-Aioi Nissay Dowa entity will to lean into cost reduction and scale data capabilities to drive profits.

Aviso Specialty adds three M&A insurance hires as expansion push continues

June 4 2026

Dmitry Yatsenko, Kurt Michl and Peter Gold bring experience across transactional risk, specialty and M&A-related advisory work to the broker's new practice.

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