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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Japan

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Megaquake risk in Nankai Trough, Tokyo weighs on Japanese non-life and life insurer ratings
November 21 2025
S&P Global Ratings warns that earthquake claims could far exceed those seen after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Fitch to grant equity credit for Japanese insurance groups’ Tier 2 senior debt
November 20 2025
The move follows Japan’s adoption of an economic value-based solvency regime set to take effect in March 2026.
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Japan’s non-life premiums rise 3.7% in Q2 2025 as claims edge down, easing loss ratios
November 19 2025
Direct premiums reached ¥2.74t (US$19bn) in Q2 2025, with personal accident posting the strongest gain among major lines at 8.7%.
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy 18% stake in Barings
November 18 2025
Japanese insurer has agreed a US$1.44bn deal to acquire a stake in US asset manager, aiming to diversify its investment income and boost capital efficiency as part of broader global expansion plans.
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Toshiyuki Miyoshi elected Executive Committee Chair of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors
November 17 2025
Miyoshi is the Vice Minister for International Affairs at Japan’s FSA and will succeed Shigeru Ariizumi.
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Blackstone targets more partnerships with Japanese life insurers as private credit allocations rise: Report
November 11 2025
Insurer inflows have made private credit Blackstone’s largest business line, shaping its expansion strategy in Japan.
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Zurich rolls out new omnichannel sales and servicing platform in Asia Pacific
November 10 2025
The new platform gives intermediaries real-time visibility of customer interactions and upcoming AI-enabled features.
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Howden launches marine services in Japan, appoints Koji Aragane to lead
November 6 2025
Aragane joins from Steamship Mutual Japan, where he most recently served as Senior Advisor.
marsh-japan-acquires-mitsubishi-electrics-insurance-agency-arm
Marsh Japan finalises acquisition of Mitsubishi Electric’s insurance agency arm
November 5 2025
The entity now runs as a wholly owned subsidiary under the new name MEIS Insurance Services, Inc
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Miller targets maturation of Japan, South Korea operations
November 5 2025
Regional Chief Exec looks to build both markets to align with Singapore’s product line.
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China and India, structured solutions at centre of MAPFRE RE’s APAC life push
November 3 2025
Chief Regional Officer Javier Sánchez Cea aims to raise life from less than 5% to 20% of APAC premiums by building local teams and leveraging non-life ties.
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Asahi Mutual Life earns Fitch's IFS rating upgrade as negative spread plummets, profit margins rise
November 3 2025
Fitch noted that Asahi saw strategic success with its market share in the profitable health insurance segment growing to 4%.
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