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APAC insurance M&A resilient amid global slowdown: Clyde & Co

September 6 2024

Health and life sectors drive resilient M&A in 2024, with industry showing a rising interest in insurtech acquisitions.

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Hide Akagi joins Aon as Senior Shipping Specialist, Japan

September 2 2024

Akagi brings 27 years of industry experience to the new role, joining Aon from Munich Re.

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AM Best affirms Toa Re's ratings, with Japanese reinsurer seeing underwriting improvement in FY23

September 2 2024

Toa Re's underwriting performance improved in FY2023 due to non-life portfolio rebalancing and the absence of COVID-19-related losses.

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Over 2 million customer records leaked in Japan seconded employee data breaches: Report

August 28 2024

Japan's non-life insurers set to report to Financial Services Agency within the week over significant unauthorised sharing of rival data.

Japan’s motor premiums to see 3.5% to 5% increase next year - report

August 27 2024

Amid inflation and nat cats, Japan's big four non-life insurers plan to hike premiums by 3.5% to 5% from January 2025.

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Japan's GI segment expected to see moderate growth to 2028: GlobalData

August 23 2024

The industry has faced an economic downturn and been embroiled in scandals, but steady growth should be supported by inflation and nat cat protection appetite.

AM Best affirms Aflac Life Insurance Japan's A+ financial strength rating

August 21 2024

The ratings agency notes that Aflac continues to lead and innovate in Japan's medical and cancer insurance industry,

Crawford launches tailored 'Japan Connect' claims handling model

August 14 2024

Model provides Japanese businesses operating across Asia with claims handling tailored to Japanese culture, customs, and etiquette.

Meiji Yasuda to acquire American Heritage Life Insurance for US$2bn - report

August 14 2024

The acquisition, which is set to be finalised by June 2025, is part of a broader strategy by Japanese life insurers to expand abroad.

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Japan P&I Club reports lowest level of claims in five years

August 9 2024

Claims fell in 2023 but a challenging global macro and geopolitical outlook means the association raised member premiums in 2024.

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