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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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