Japan

AIG Japan names Koki Umeda vice chairman

July 1 2026

He succeeds Hirofumi Shimoyama, who will move into the role of senior advisor.

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Japan's Aflac Life confirms data breach exposing information of 4.38m customers

July 1 2026

The insurer has suspended affected online services and alerted authorities after unauthorised access continued over a 10-day period.

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New GIAJ chairman Ishikawa emphasises reform execution amid rising risks

July 1 2026

The leadership transition comes as cyber, climate and inflation risks test Japanese insurers’ operating models.

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Japan's non-life insurers face lower share-sale gains, but underwriting remains strong – Fitch

June 26 2026

The country's three major non-life groups remain well capitalised after FYE26 earnings were supported by divestment proceeds and better pricing in domestic motor and property lines.

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Insurtech Federato expands into APAC, appoints Roland Slee to lead regional operations

June 25 2026

The company is entering the market with its AI-native insurance platform, which is used by Fortune 100 insurers in the U.S.

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AM Best holds stable outlook on Japan non-life as rate rises lift yields

June 24 2026

Higher interest rates, J-ICS implementation and improved fire insurance profitability underpin the segment's stability.

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Japanese insurers sell superlong government bonds as yields surge - Report

June 23 2026

Rising yields and market volatility are prompting insurers to pare exposure to long-dated Japanese government bonds.

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Nippon Life’s early SpaceX stake may generate billions in investment gains - Report

June 22 2026

The Japanese insurer could recognise investment profit from the rocket company as early as the fiscal year ending March 2028.

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Japan and India drive surge in APAC transactional risk claims — Marsh

June 19 2026

Private equity-driven deal activity and rising use of transactional risk insurance pushed APAC claims to record levels in 2025.

Allianz Commercial Japan adds Amy Zhong to global business operations unit

June 18 2026

She will step into the role of assistant manager for the team.

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