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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.

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.

Record Kyushu rainfall triggers mass evacuations as floods, landslides affect millions

August 13 2025

Over 3 million residents face evacuation orders after unprecedented downpour causes widespread damage across Japan's southwest.

Japan's FSA issues biz improvement order to FP Partner

August 8 2025

The regulator has also requested reports from eight life insurers suspected of providing favours to FP Partner.

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Zurich's APAC life premiums surge 22% in H1 2025, P&C rises 14%

August 7 2025

Digital partnerships and new product launches support Zurich’s double-digit profit growth in the region for the first half of 2025.

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Dai-chi Life eyes M&A expansion in Southeast Asia: Report

August 5 2025

Japanese insurer expressed interest in Singapore's high-net-worth client base, while highlighting potential for growth in the Philippines or Malaysia.

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Aon estimates Typhoon Co-May to cause tens of millions of dollars in economic losses for Philippines, China

August 5 2025

Successive severe tropical storms in the Philippines resulted in approximately US$195m in economic damages, while flooding in China reached about US$2m in insured losses.

Allianz Commercial Japan names Brian Jinzenji as President, Yuichiro Funabashi as Executive Vice President

August 1 2025

Brian Jinzenji moves from Munich Re, while Funabashi has been with Allianz for 7 years.

NorthStandard to open new office in Imabari, Japan

August 1 2025

Continued Asia expansion for P&I Club comes amid growing demand for localised marine insurance services in Western Japan.

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PERILS adds Japan and New Zealand to severe convective storm loss reporting

August 1 2025

PERILS’ expanded reporting will use ground-up data from insurers to cover property and motor losses in both countries.

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