Japan

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GIAJ cautions against overly prescriptive AI governance requirements

August 4 2026

The industry body urged regulators to balance effective AI oversight with the need to support innovation and practical implementation.

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Kumamoto earthquake losses expected to be "relatively lower" than 2016 event, says Aon

July 31 2026

Estimates from across the broker and ILS market point the same way, with losses expected to fall short of the quakes that struck the same prefecture a decade ago.

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Texel taps Marubeni insurance arm for Japan push

July 31 2026

Specialist (re)insurance broker teams up with a Marubeni Group agency to reach Japanese corporates as it builds out its Asian business.

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S&P revises Japan P&I Club's outlook to positive on disciplined underwriting

July 30 2026

Sustained underwriting performance and prudent risk management underpinned the positive outlook revision.

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Early estimate puts Kumamoto quake insured losses at US$3bn-4.5bn, ILS impact likely limited

July 30 2026

Fund managers, brokers expect the loss to land below the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, though aftershocks could still shift the picture.

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Howden taps Junichiro Ito as Japan natural resources head

July 29 2026

Ito brings more than 20 years of experience including extensive energy underwriting expertise.

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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.