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Japan’s P&C insurers on stable footing as rate hikes and overseas strength drive earnings: Moody’s

April 21 2025

Domestic P&C profitability is recovering, with fire insurance supported by recent premium rate hikes and shorter policy durations

SBI to increase Kyobo Life stake, crossing 20% threshold: Report

April 17 2025

Following the transaction the company will be the insurer’s largest shareholder aside from its chairman.

APAC insurance capital rules boost demand for structured solutions

April 17 2025

Reinsurance is playing an increasingly important role in optimising capital as part of strategic balance sheet management.

Meiji Yasuda Life profit up 8% on yen drop, lower claims: Fitch

April 16 2025

The rating agency expects the insurer “to continue its strong recovery and return to pre-pandemic levels.”

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APAC insurance markets brace for impact as US-China trade tensions soar

April 15 2025

Region's insurers face challenges including market volatility, slower premium growth, and increased hedging costs.

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FSA orders Prudential Life to provide comprehensive plan following employee misconduct: Report

April 14 2025

Employee misconduct prompts Japanese regulator to demand stricter compliance measures.

Bermuda Monetary Authority calls for more visibility on asset-intensive reinsurance deals

April 9 2025

BMA mandates stricter disclosure requirements amid rise in AIR deals, including in Asia.

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Japanese insurers ramp up overseas growth as local market slows: AM Best

April 7 2025

US subsidiaries wrote over US$68bn in premiums in 2024, with annuities and diversified product lines driving growth.

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APAC cedents capitalise on softening market at April renewals

April 7 2025

Carriers secured favourable reinsurance terms amid strong competition and abundant capital, though rising catastrophe losses could limit future rate reductions.

Mitsui Sumitomo's ratings unaffected in the immediate term by ADI merger, Berkley stake: Fitch

April 3 2025

Parent company MS&AD announced strategic moves last Friday.

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