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Japan FSA proposes tighter checks on life reinsurance deals

April 27 2026

The draft guidance proposes stress tests for asset-intensive reinsurance deals, including recapture events and multiple reinsurer failures, to assess impacts on solvency and reserves.

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Sony Life to scrap exclusive agency model, widen policy checks after internal fraud case

April 27 2026

The life insurer's checks will cover around 2.5 million policies, according to the Asahi Shimbun.

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Cyber insurance demand set to rise as protection gaps persist globally: Munich Re

April 24 2026

Rising AI adoption and deepening cloud dependencies are amplifying cyber risks as interest in cyber insurance continues to build, according to Munich Re.

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Insurer secondees leaked Toyota employee and partner information — Report

April 23 2026

Secondees from Tokio Marine & Nichido, Mitsui Sumitomo, and Aioi Nissay Dowa, may be in breach of information and competition laws.

Asia insurance rates decline continues across major commercial lines in Q1 2026

April 23 2026

Increased insurer capacity and competitive pressures pushed Asia’s commercial insurance rates down another 5% last quarter, says Marsh.

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Prudential Life Japan extends new-sales suspension by 180 days

April 22 2026

The extended pause follows an internal probe that found staff solicited about 500 customers for unapproved financial products.

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Bolttech names Kohei Watanabe as general manager, Japan

April 22 2026

He brings over 25 years of experience across P&C insurance and technology-led businesses.

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Japan issues tsunami advisory for northern coast following offshore 7.7 magnitude earthquake

April 20 2026

Japan issued tsunami advisories for several northern prefectures after a strong offshore earthquake occurred off the Sanriku coast.

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Fukoku Life's interest-rate risk eases as Fitch affirms insurer's ratings

April 20 2026

The Japanese insurer's disciplined pricing and risk selection drove stable, profitable underwriting with minimal reinsurance reliance.

Daniel Englands appointment as Head of Casualty Treaty for Asia Pacific Reinsurance Solutions

Aon expands Daniel England’s remit with APAC casualty treaty leadership role

April 16 2026

Alongside his new appointment, he will continue serving as head of casualty and cyber treaty in Japan.

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