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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Japan

Aerial view of a large shopping complex with a partially collapsed building, exposed steel framework, and a debris-filled area nearby.
Japan's Kumamoto earthquake triggers over 40,000 insurance claims
August 18 2026
GIAJ data up to 31 July shows Kumamoto prefecture accounts for 37,620 of the accepted cases.
Aerial view of a large black-and-red oil tanker sailing through calm blue sea with a yellow smokestack and white superstructure at the stern.
Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report
August 17 2026
The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.
White tiled office building with the Meiji Yasuda sign in Japanese characters, blue sky above, and green trees in the foreground.
Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand
August 13 2026
The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.
Kayo Montgomery, Asia strategic account manager at Aon, in front of a city skyline at sunset.
Aon's Kayo Montgomery moves to Japan as Asia strategic account manager
August 11 2026
She has been with the broker for over 17 years and is returning to Japan after three decades in the US.
Akihisa Hirata, new leader of Japan construction business at Howden, in front of construction site.
Howden taps Akihisa Hirata to lead Japan construction business
August 11 2026
The industry veteran has previously served Tokio Marine Group for over three decades.
Wide Tokyo city skyline with Tokyo Skytree on the right and a circular Data insight logo in the lower-right corner, clear blue sky above.
Japan life insurers' annualised new business premiums rise 8.1% in fiscal Q4
August 11 2026
Annualised premiums grew across both new and in-force business, while investment income rebounded to a new high.
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Insurers begin Typhoon Dolphin payouts after storm hits eastern China
August 10 2026
Early motor and property claims have been settled in Zhejiang and Shanghai.
Cargo ship with digital security icons, representing marine cyber protection.
Sompo Japan launches 'industry-first' marine cyber cover for navigation interference
August 10 2026
The product provides protection against economic losses caused by navigation system disruption, including port-entry bans, vessel detention and delayed departures.
Damaged building and debris after earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.
Insurers' Kumamoto net losses may top 2016 but earnings hit limited — Moody's
August 7 2026
Reinsurance and cat bond cover will limit the earnings hit, but the agency said semiconductor-driven industry clusters could push net losses above 2016's.
Prudential Financial logo on building exterior in the US.
Prudential Financial targets US$3bn from emerging-market exits
August 6 2026
The insurer plans to focus on its Japan, US, and Europe operations and redirect resources to capital-light businesses.
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