Japan

Accounting challenge for Japanese insurers from a ‘disorderly’ JGB yield rise

July 31 2024

The use of a mixture of market and book values for Japan’s current accounting and solvency regulatory regimes could put short terms strain on insurers’ balance sheets.

Rising interest rates mark a ‘new era’ for Japanese life insurers

July 26 2024

Rising long dated JGB yields makes ALM more complex for Japanese life firms but it also allows greater flexibility in product design.

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FSA orders major Japanese insurers to report on data breaches involving seconded employees

July 24 2024

Japan's non-life insurers again facing scrutiny after employees on loan to agencies share policyholder information with their primary employers.

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Japan's major non-life insurers identify 65,000 fraudulent Bigmotor claims - report

July 23 2024

Four major non-life insurers review claims spanning eight years, reportedly finding 30% of 236,000 claims to be fraudulent.

APAC property insurance GWP to exceed US$150bn in 2028: GlobalData

July 22 2024

The projected 10.8% compound annual growth rate for the region is expected to outpace the 8.1% CAGR projected for the global market.

Tokio Marine reportedly suffers data breach

July 12 2024

Attack on an outsourced firm's server may have compromised the personal data of 63,200 policyholders.

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Japan's big 3 non-life insurers see FY23 profits surge despite year of probes and controversies

July 11 2024

Reduced cat losses, overseas performance contribute to profit results, but GIA Chairman says changes are needed on industry fundamentals.

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MAPFRE RE names Alberto Estévez Allegue as Chief Representative Officer for Tokyo office

July 9 2024

Allegue brings over 12 years of experience within the MAPFRE group, including roles in Japan, China, and Madrid.

Japan FTC to issue cease-and-desists to non-life insurers for premium collusion - report

July 5 2024

Fair Trade Commission found four major insurers engaged in unfair trade practices, but has decided not to impose fines.

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Howden enters Japan with launch of Howden Re, investment in Keystone ILS Capital

July 3 2024

Kentaro Tada has been appointed as country CEO and commented, "This is the first step on a journey to establish Howden’s long-term presence in Japan."

Yasuyuki Harada joins HDI Global Japan as Deputy General Manager

July 2 2024

Harada joins from Gallagher Japan where he was MD and Head of Sales.

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Ryo Iizuka joins BMS Japan as Director of PE and M&A division

July 2 2024

Iizuka brings global investment banking and M&A consulting expertise to his new role.

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