Japan

GIAJ Chairman puts forward measures to improve sales standards in Japan's insurance sector

September 23 2025

The chairman also highlighted the rising natural catastrophe risks in Japan.

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Milla Chen joins Aon's M&A and Transactions Solutions team in Japan

September 18 2025

Chen brings extensive experience across contracts, compliance, and risk management to her new role as Deputy Director.

KKR acquires Japanese insurance distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group

September 17 2025

The investment firm purchased the company from Advantage Partners, gaining control of a distributor with 350 retail locations across Japan.

Sompo partners with Momentick and JGC to offer satellite and drone-based methane monitoring for energy clients

September 15 2025

New offering combines Momentick's satellite imagery and JGC's drone-based measurements.

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Tokio Marine & Nichido targets full strategic equity disposal by 2029 as AM Best affirms A++ rating

September 11 2025

The Japanese insurer also saw its combined ratio improve in 2024.

Sompo Japan expands Commercial Insurance business with new talents

Sompo Japan taps Thienenkamp as COO, Commercial Business and Ohashi as Head of Financial Lines

September 11 2025

Heiko Thienenkamp moves from AIG while Hiroki Ohashi joins from Chubb.

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Japanese insurers see solar power claims payouts surge to US$304m due to nat cats, theft: Report

September 10 2025

Leading Japanese non-life insurers have seen a marked rise in solar power claims in fiscal 2024, with the trend expected to continue.

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Sompo adopts WTW tech for global, non-life predictive pricing strategy

September 10 2025

Sompo has adopted WTW's Radar platform to speed up pricing decisions and improve risk assessment, starting with its direct motor insurance unit.

Naoko Masu has joined the AIG Multinational team as Head of Multinational Japan

AIG promotes Naoko Masu to Head of Multinational in Japan

September 10 2025

Naoko Masu steps into the role with more than two decades at AIG, most recently heading its credit lines business in Japan.

Japan lifers keep an eye on ALM in wake of JGB yield rises

September 10 2025

The situation is manageable for now but an increase in lapses could muddy the waters.

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Tokio Marine & Nichido Life ends 'excessive favour' practices for agents after FSA order

September 9 2025

The Japanese insurer has told the Financial Services Agency that it has ended practices that risked distorting sales, including recruitment support for agents.

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APAC grows to nearly 30% of global marine insurance premiums: IUMI

September 9 2025

Global cargo insurance rates increased in 2024, while ocean hull rates fell and offshore energy remained in decline.

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