Japan

Nippon Life leads premium growth as Japanese life insurers rebound in FY23

June 13 2024

CreditSights report reveals mixed premium results, including some declines, but Japan's life industry sees profits rebound thanks to lower COVID-19 claims and better investment conditions.

Starr Japan appoints Jun Minorikawa as CEO and General Manager

June 11 2024

Minorikawa brings two decades of experience to his new role at Starr Japan.

Miller expands specialty offerings in Japan with appointment of Tokinori Kono

June 10 2024

Kono joins as Head of Non-Marine Broking, marking Miller's expansion into non-marine insurance lines in Japan.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and affiliates' ratings affirmed with strategic initiatives expected to boost underwriting

June 7 2024

Ratings for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and US operating companies; Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance; and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) all affirmed with a stable outlook.

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Japanese life insurers to maintain strong profitability and M&A activity in FYE25: Fitch

June 6 2024

Core profits for Japanese life insurers rose by 35% last financial year, with Fitch Ratings forecasting continued strong profitability.

SEADRIF engages Gallagher Re for reinsurance broking and risk advisory services

June 5 2024

SEADRIF says it appointed the reinsurance broker to help enhance its climate and disaster risk finance capabilities in the ASEAN+3 region.

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ITC Asia: Cross-shareholding selloff can fuel innovation for Japanese insurers

June 5 2024

Panellists at InsureTech Connect Asia say US$43.5bn selloff can fund new technology as Japanese regulator encourages carriers to work with insurtechs.