Free trial
Subscribe

Log in

(Re)in Asia logo

Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

(Re)in Asia logo
Monday, October 5, 2026

Japan

sompo-adopts-wtw-solution-to-deploy-predictive-pricing-technology-as-part-of-global-non-life-digital-strategy
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
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.
tokio-marine-life-ends-excessive-favour-practices-for-agents-after-fsa-order
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.
apac-posts-nearly-30-of-global-marine-insurance-premiums-with-rising-cargo-share
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.
am-best-puts-sompo-japan-subsidiaries-ratings-under-review-with-positive-implications
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.
am-best-puts-sompo-japan-subsidiaries-ratings-under-review-with-positive-implications
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.
am-best-places-aspen-ratings-under-review-with-positive-implications-following-sompos-us3-5bn-acquisition-bid
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.
Toa Re Rating
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.
perils-expands-typhoon-industry-forecasting-platform-to-japan
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-us3-5bn
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.
resolution-life-signs-japan-flow-reinsurance-deal-with-taiju-life
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.
1 … 22 23 24 25 26 … 53
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.