Japan

Pacific Life Re names Soichiro Makimoto as head of Japan Representative Office

December 3 2025

He joins the reinsurer from Moody's Japan, where he recently served as vice president - senior credit officer.

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Asahi Life to enter Vietnam with US$170m acquisition of MVI Life from Manulife

December 1 2025

Asahi Life makes first-ever international acquisition as the Japanese insurer looks to make overseas business a key source of income.

S&P affirms Sony Life’s ‘A+’ rating as rising rates expose ALM weaknesses

December 1 2025

Sony Life’s net premium growth continues to outpace the domestic market despite ongoing pressures from Japan’s higher interest rate environment.

Asia Pacific's life insurers set to achieve 7.3% CAGR, reaching US$1.6tn by 2029: GlobalData

November 25 2025

This growth is driven by the emerging silver economy, regulatory reforms, the high-net-worth market, and AI adoption.

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Tokio Marine to acquire US agricultural risk firm Agrihedge for US$970m

November 22 2025

Acquisition broadens Japanese insurer's US portfolio by adding commodity hedging and risk management services beyond traditional insurance.

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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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