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Monday, October 5, 2026

Japan

Toa Re underwriting profit jumps aided by lower claims, reduced reserves provisions in FY2026
Toa Re underwriting profit jumps aided by lower claims, reduced reserve provisions in FY2025
August 19 2026
Lower volumes in key non-life classes weighed on premiums, while stronger claims performance and lower reserve provisioning boosted the reinsurer's underwriting profit.
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Sumitomo Life new business premiums rise 26% on overseas and single-premium demand
August 19 2026
The group's in-force annualised premiums reached ¥4.06tn (US$25bn), while core profit rose 82.3% to ¥134.5bn in the first quarter.
Pacific Life Re secures third asset-intensive flow reinsurance deal in Japan
Pacific Life Re secures third asset-intensive flow reinsurance deal in Japan
August 19 2026
Executed with a Japanese life insurer, the deal covers whole-of-life liabilities with a new flow counterparty.
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Meiji Yasuda group premiums fall 12% despite overseas growth
August 19 2026
The insurer’s premium income declined in Q1, but higher investment returns and growth in overseas operations drove a 33.7% increase in net operating profit.
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Japan life insurers' unrealised bond losses surge 60% as JGB yields rise — Report
August 18 2026
Unrealised losses on domestic bonds had reached JPY30.86 trillion (US$193bn) by 30 June, according to data compiled by Nikkei.
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Japan's Kumamoto earthquake triggers over 40,000 insurance claims
August 18 2026
GIAJ data up to 31 July shows Kumamoto prefecture accounts for 37,620 of the accepted cases.
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Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report
August 17 2026
The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.
White tiled office building with the Meiji Yasuda sign in Japanese characters, blue sky above, and green trees in the foreground.
Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand
August 13 2026
The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.
Kayo Montgomery, Asia strategic account manager at Aon, in front of a city skyline at sunset.
Aon's Kayo Montgomery moves to Japan as Asia strategic account manager
August 11 2026
She has been with the broker for over 17 years and is returning to Japan after three decades in the US.
Akihisa Hirata, new leader of Japan construction business at Howden, in front of construction site.
Howden taps Akihisa Hirata to lead Japan construction business
August 11 2026
The industry veteran has previously served Tokio Marine Group for over three decades.
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Japan life insurers' annualised new business premiums rise 8.1% in fiscal Q4
August 11 2026
Annualised premiums grew across both new and in-force business, while investment income rebounded to a new high.
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Insurers begin Typhoon Dolphin payouts after storm hits eastern China
August 10 2026
Early motor and property claims have been settled in Zhejiang and Shanghai.
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