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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Japan

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Sompo Japan's capital strength to remain robust as US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition seen to add diversification: Moody's
September 8 2025
Moody's said the insurer's solvency ratio will remain strong, with risks from equities and catastrophes mitigated by reinsurance and diversification.
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AM Best puts Sompo Japan, subsidiaries' ratings under review with positive implications
September 3 2025
The review follows parent company Sompo Holdings' US$3.5bn bid to acquire Aspen Insurance, with potential benefits for Sompo Japan's global footprint and specialty (re)insurance profile.
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AM Best places Aspen ratings under review with positive implications following Sompo's US$3.5bn acquisition bid
September 2 2025
Completion of the deal is targeted for the first half of 2026.
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AM Best affirms Toa Re ratings as net income nearly doubles in FY2024
September 1 2025
The Japanese reinsurer's ratings were upheld with stable outlooks after profit in fiscal 2024 rose to JPY28.5bn (US$190m) on stronger underwriting and investment income.
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PERILS expands typhoon industry loss forecast platform to Japan
August 28 2025
Wind-Jeannie platform provides (re)insurers with data on expected wind gust footprints and potential losses before typhoons make landfall.
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Sompo to buy Aspen for US$3.5bn
August 27 2025
The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
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Major Japanese life insurers to end secondments following data leak scandals: Report
August 27 2025
Nippon Life, Meiji Yasuda, Sumitomo Life and Dai-ichi Life will end the practice following data leak scandals involving seconded staff.
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Willis says Japan team has grown by 22 so far this year, as business targets specialty expansion
August 26 2025
Broker says it is scaling up its capabilities in the country to meet growing market demand.
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Japan FSA plans new bureau for insurance, asset management oversight: Reports
August 25 2025
The overhaul would be the agency’s first major restructuring since the abolition of its Inspection Bureau in 2018.
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Mizuho Bank plans to cease hiring seconded insurance staff after data breaches
August 19 2025
The move follows regulatory scrutiny after millions of customer records were leaked from major Japanese insurers.
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Japan's Kyushu flooding likely to reach economic losses in the hundreds of millions, says Aon
August 18 2025
Severe flooding across Kyushu region highlights mounting pressure on Japan's insurance market as natural disasters become more frequent and costly.
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FWD Group announces 12 charitable grants across Asia on 12th anniversary
August 14 2025
The insurer will fund NGO programmes in financial literacy, health and career development across its 10 markets.
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