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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Japan

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Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa to merge in 2027
March 28 2025
Move would create the largest non-life insurer in Japan.
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Mitsui Sumitomo agrees to purchase 15% of W.R. Berkley's stock
March 28 2025
Strategic alliance looks to leverage MSI's international reach, Berkley's speciality expertise.
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Japan P&I Club sees tonnage decline at 2025 policy year renewals
March 26 2025
The Club implemented a 7% general increase for ocean-going vessels at the renewals.
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Fortitude Re signs US$4bn AIR deal with Taiyo Life
March 25 2025
Deals marks the Bermuda-based insurer’s second deal with Taiyo and sixth in the region.
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Japan's FSA orders major insurers to improve practices following seconded employee data breaches: Report
March 25 2025
Order issued after two million customer records were inappropriately shared with primary employers.
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General Insurance Association of Japan rolls out trust-building measures
March 24 2025
GIAJ is spearheading efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in Japan's non-life sector following recent scandals.
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Japan Post insurance arm embroiled in data misuse controversy affecting 10m customer accounts
March 21 2025
FSA calls for detailed reports to clarify extent of unauthorised data use by Kampo Life Insurance.
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QBE taps Chie Yamamura as its Head of Japan Desk
March 18 2025
Yamamura brings nearly 30 years of expertise in non-life and facultative reinsurance
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Takashi Kato named Head of Marine at Willis Japan
March 11 2025
He brings over 20 years of industry experience.
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Japan P&I Club announces personnel changes in underwriting, branch management teams
March 10 2025
The Japan P&I Club's leadership changes takes effect on April 1 and July 1
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Chubb Japan partners with Smartpay to offer embedded insurance for BNPL transactions
March 6 2025
The collaboration marks the first initiative of its kind in the country.
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Japan battles largest wildfire in decades as evacuations continue
March 4 2025
Exceptional dryness and strong winds have fuelled the fire, with Ofunato experiencing record-low rainfall of just 2.5mm in February.
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25 September
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.