Japan

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Sompo sees India as strategic growth market amid insurance reforms — Report

July 14 2026

The Japanese insurer said FDI limit and regulatory reforms have strengthened the case for deeper engagement.

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Japan general insurers' underwriting performance improves as fire claims fall in FY2025

July 13 2026

Fire insurance led Japan's non-life market improvement in FY2025, as claims fell sharply despite continued premium growth across major commercial lines.

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Japan Post, SCOR sign MOU for reinsurance vehicle, ceding of life policies

July 10 2026

The Japanese insurer plans to hold less than 50% of the voting rights in the SCOR-run structure, which would pool and diversify risks from both firms.

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Middle East conflict, AI pull Asia’s insurance markets in different directions — Swiss Re

July 8 2026

Swiss Re expects Asia to outpace global insurance growth in 2026, though the regional outlook is splitting sharply between AI beneficiaries, energy-exposed markets and reform-led growth stories.

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RGA signs block coinsurance deals with Sumitomo Life and Anshin Life in Japan

July 8 2026

Sumitomo Life turns to reinsurance for the first time as insurers across Asia move in-force blocks off their books.

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Japan's FSA finalises tighter rules on asset-intensive reinsurance

July 7 2026

Insurers face broader expectations on stress testing, collateral quality, recapture planning and reinsurer due diligence under the revised guidelines, which apply from July 1.