Japan

Aon selects Simon Chisholm as Asia Reinsurance Solutions Chairman

October 10 2025

The new chairman’s remit includes a continued focus on developing client relationships in Japan and Thailand.

HDI Japan appoints Miyuki Sawada as Account Executive

October 10 2025

Sawada's appointment follows closely after the hire of Kunihiko Suzuki in Japan this month.

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Tokio Marine eyes US$10bn in overseas acquisitions to diversify global portfolio: Report

October 9 2025

The insurer plans to redeploy proceeds from about US$25bn in cross-shareholding sales, as Japanese regulators press major carriers to cut legacy equity stakes and improve capital efficiency.

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Japanese insurers face US$216m in claims following Kyushu and Yamaguchi rains

October 8 2025

Insurers have received over 34,000 claims as flooding hit homes, cars, and businesses in August.

Dai-ichi Life's capital drops 10% on lower securities gains, AM Best withdraws ratings at company's request

October 6 2025

The group's solvency ratio stayed above 200% despite a year-on-year decline in capital.

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Kunihiko Suzuki joins HDI Japan as Senior Liability Underwriter

October 3 2025

Suzuki brings over a decade of experience in casualty underwriting and reinsurance management.

Miller appoints Midori Katayama as Head of Japan Desk, Singapore

October 2 2025

She joins from Mitsui & Co Risk Solutions, where she was Deputy General Manager.

Fitch affirms Sumitomo Life at 'A+' as overseas in force premiums surge 22%

October 2 2025

The Japanese insurer's core profit margin also grew four percentage points in FYE25.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Aioi Insurance brand to launch in 2027 after MS&AD merges core subsidiaries

October 1 2025

New brand identity to begin in 2027 following the merger of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance.

Kuvare Life Re appoints Daisuke Nagamori as Chief Representative for Asia Pacific, opens Tokyo office

October 1 2025

He brings over two decades of insurance and financial services experience in Asia, having held senior roles in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

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