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Japan’s non-life insurers lift Q3 premiums 3% as claims stay muted and fire losses fall

Direct premiums rose steadily across major lines, while claims growth remained restrained, and fire claims fell, supporting a modest improvement in the loss ratio.

Joanne Madrid

December 23, 2025

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4 min read

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