Japan

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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Japan Post Insurance finalises US$2bn investment in Global Atlantic reinsurance vehicle

July 31 2025

The reinsurance sidecar is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

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Resolution Life signs new asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Japan's Taiju Life

July 30 2025

Building on its block reinsurance transaction with Anshin Life in May, the new flow agreement reinforces Resolution Life’s expanding reinsurance footprint in Asia.

Japan evacuates coast after 8.8 quake near Russia sparks tsunami threat

July 30 2025

Tsunami alerts now span multiple countries, with the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii also bracing for potential impact.

Stephen Abrokwah relocates Asia as Swiss Res Head of LH Japan

Stephen Abrokwah to relocate to Asia as Swiss Re's Head of L&H, Japan

July 29 2025

Abrokwah is moving with the reinsurer from the US to take up the new role.

Japan P&I outperforms in 2024 as IG peers tackle record pool claims

July 29 2025

A surge in high-severity losses pushed several P&I clubs’ combined ratios above 110%.

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Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to launch parametric earthquake cover for corporates

July 29 2025

The cover will be available as an add-on to Property Master policies from 1 October 2025.

Glen Browne returns to AIG as Global Head of Accident and Health

July 28 2025

Browne's experience includes extensive time spent across Asia Pacific.

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Marsh Japan to acquire Mitsubishi Electric's insurance subsidiary

July 28 2025

Mitsubishi Electric cited shifts in the operating environment as a reason for transferring its insurance arm.

Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global

July 28 2025

Carriers are maintaining stable credit profiles, but interest rate shocks, FX swings, and new capital reforms pose growing risks.

Global catastrophes drive near-record insurance losses worldwide in H1 2025

July 22 2025

Major events in Australia, Myanmar, and Thailand drove significant insured and economic losses in APAC during the first half of 2025.

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Tokio Marine to launch insurance for property damage from bear control operations

July 21 2025

New policy follows legal changes expanding the use of rifles for wildlife control in urban areas amid rising bear attacks.

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