Japan

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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Berkshire's National Indemnity Company completes US$1.8bn stake purchase in Tokio Marine

April 15 2026

The deal gives NICO a 2.49% stake in Tokio Marine Holdings as part of a new strategic partnership between the two groups.

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Zurich names Digbijoy Shukla to head APAC digital business as Roopa Malhotra takes Japan executive role

April 15 2026

Shukla steps in to lead Zurich Edge as the insurer looks to continue expansion of its digital and embedded insurance footprint across Asia-Pacific.

Moody’s shifts Japan life sector outlook to positive on rising rates

April 14 2026

Local life insurers are leaning on overseas acquisitions to offset a shrinking domestic population, even as the agency says capital buffers should stay resilient.

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.

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FSA to inspect Prudential Holdings Japan over improper customer payments — report

April 10 2026

The country's FSA is examining whether group oversight has failed to stop decades-long illicit customer payments at Prudential Life.

Prismic reinsures Daiichi Life whole life block in third Japan AIR deal of 2026

April 10 2026

The Bermuda-based platform will reinsure a yen-denominated block of whole life and annuity policies under its latest Japan agreement.

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