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Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

Reih Angeles

January 29, 2026

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