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AM Best holds stable outlook on Japan non-life as rate rises lift yields

June 24 2026

Higher interest rates, J-ICS implementation and improved fire insurance profitability underpin the segment's stability.

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Japanese insurers sell superlong government bonds as yields surge - Report

June 23 2026

Rising yields and market volatility are prompting insurers to pare exposure to long-dated Japanese government bonds.

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IAG’s Firemark Ventures invests in disaster accommodation provider Spacecube

June 22 2026

The partnership aims to support disaster recovery efforts across rural and regional Australia.

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Nippon Life’s early SpaceX stake may generate billions in investment gains - Report

June 22 2026

The Japanese insurer could recognise investment profit from the rocket company as early as the fiscal year ending March 2028.

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Rising interest rates to ease capital pressure on Korean insurers in H2 – Fitch

June 18 2026

The sector’s K-ICS ratio improved in 2025, but earnings remained under pressure from claims and onerous contract losses.

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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation

June 12 2026

Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.

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Tighter regulations push APAC insurers toward capital-light strategies — Fitch

June 11 2026

APAC life insurers are reshaping product and investment strategies as tighter solvency rules increase risk sensitivity.

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South Korea regulator urges insurers to curb FX risk amid rising volatility

June 10 2026

Korean insurers face heightened regulatory scrutiny on FX exposure and overseas assets, with the FSS signalling closer monitoring and stress testing as volatility persists.

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Tokio Marine CEO targets global expansion backed by Berkshire alliance

June 8 2026

The Berkshire Hathaway partnership will help the Japanese insurer pursue overseas deals and expand its solutions business, CEO says.

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LIC seeks more long-term investment instruments as annuity liabilities grow

June 8 2026

The insurer said it is engaging with IRDAI, RBI and SEBI as rising annuity inflows increase demand for long-duration assets.

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