Japan Post Insurance

Metal signboard outside a building showing Japan Post Group and logos for Japan Post Holdings, Bank, Insurance, and related services with English and Japanese text.

August 21 2026

Despite double-digit growth in new policy sales, Japan Post continues to face headwinds from a declining in-force policy block.

Fanned Japanese yen banknotes in the foreground with a financial stock chart in the background showing price trends and bars in blue and red terms.

Japanese life insurers expected to deepen private credit partnerships, analysts say

July 29 2026

Strategic alliances with global asset managers are emerging as a preferred route for Japanese lifers seeking diversification and higher investment returns.

japan-post-insurance-to-shift-bond-portfolio-as-rate-hikes-loom-report

Japan Post, SCOR sign MOU for reinsurance vehicle, ceding of life policies

July 10 2026

The Japanese insurer plans to hold less than 50% of the voting rights in the SCOR-run structure, which would pool and diversify risks from both firms.

Japan Post Insurance to appoint Onishi Toru as new CEO in management reshuffle

April 13 2026

The appointment will be formally approved at the company's shareholders’ general meeting in June 2026 and confirmed at a subsequent board meeting.

Talcott Life Re expands AIR deal with Japan Post Insurance by US$625m

March 31 2026

Expansion adds ¥100bn of in-force payout annuities to the original 2025 block transaction between the two firms.

aflac-re-lands-first-external-asset-intensive-reinsurance-deal-with-japan-post-insurance

Aflac Re lands first external reinsurance transaction with Japan Post Insurance

March 31 2026

New asset-intensive reinsurance transaction follows prior internal deals with Aflac Life Insurance Japan.

japan-post-insurance-acquires-minority-stake-in-hoken-minaoshi-hompo

Japan Post Insurance takes minority stake in KKR-backed Hoken Minaoshi Hompo

March 31 2026

The move builds on KKR’s 2025 acquisition and marks a step in Japan Post Insurance’s broader diversification push.

Japan Post Insurance to shift bond portfolio as rate hikes loom — report

March 9 2026

Japan Post Insurance reported a 30% increase in valuation losses on domestic notes in the final quarter of 2025 as yields climbed.

moodys-expects-earnings-recovery-for-japan-post-insurance-as-rates-rise-assigns-first-time-a1-rating

Moody’s sees Japan Post Insurance profitability improving through 2026 as rates rise; assigns first-time A1 rating

October 20 2025

Profitability recovery through 2026 for the Japanese life insurer is expected to be driven by higher bond yields and resilient underwriting margins.

japan-post-insurance-commits-2bn-to-global-atlantic-investment-vehicle

Japan Post Insurance finalises US$2bn investment in Global Atlantic reinsurance vehicle

July 31 2025

The reinsurance sidecar is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Japan’s top life insurers to cut JGB holdings by US$9.1bn in FY2025: Report

May 2 2025

Japanese life insurers are adjusting investment strategies amid rising yields and new capital regulations.

Talcott Life Re inks US$3.7bn asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Japan Post Insurance

March 29 2025

Talcott's second AIR deal in Japan will see it reinsure a block of Japan Post's in-force payout annuities.

1 2 Next

New Standards.New Stage.Real Recognition. Entries Closing Soon. Apply now → Entries close
25 September