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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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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