Japan

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Noto earthquake claims hit 50,000 with economic damage estimated up to US$17.7bn

January 30 2024

Ishikawa Prefecture worst hit with over 20,000 claims, as Japanese government estimates total damage from quake between ¥1.1- ¥2.6 trillion (US$7.5-US$17.7bn).

S&P affirms 'A' Ratings for Toa Re

January 30 2024

Japanese reinsurer has strong capital adequacy, but S&P considers the group to be in the process of 'rebuilding' its reinsurance business.

Nissay sees 'Superior' credit ratings maintained amid continued core operating profit improvement

January 26 2024

AM Best affirms Nippon Life Insurance Company ratings with a stable outlook as post-COVID recovery continues.

Aerial and satellite images employed to fast-track Noto Peninsula quake claims

January 26 2024

Cross-industry 'joint survey' teams will use imagery to identify 'total' and 'partial' loss areas to enable faster claims processing.

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AM Best maintains Meiji Yasuda Life's A+ Rating

January 25 2024

Ratings affirmed with a stable outlook, thanks to strong balance sheet and demonstrated operational resilience in the face of COVID-19, AM Best said.

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Sompo Holdings Chairman and Group CEO to resign over Bigmotor insurance fraud scandal - reports

January 23 2024

Kengo Sakurada to resign in wake of subsidiary Sompo Japan's involvement in Bigmotor insurance fraud case.

Sompo Japan to name Koji Ishikawa as President - report

January 22 2024

Ishikawa poised to succeed Giichi Shirakawa, who resigned in September amid questions over Sompo's handling of business partner Bigmotor Co.

Japan non-life cat premiums set to continue rising

January 18 2024

The changing Japanese inflation outlook is enabling non-life firms to improve underwriting on catastrophe insurance.

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Allianz identifies cyber as key concern, but top business risks diverge across APAC

January 17 2024

Allianz Risk Barometer sees cyber as top risk in three of nine APAC countries, but BI and Nat Cat rank high, with China focused on regulatory changes.

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FSA to issue business improvement order to Sompo Japan - reports

January 16 2024

Watchdog to mandate Sompo improve operations after probe reveals internal process failures related to dealings with used car dealer Bigmotor Co.

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Moody's RMS projects insured losses from Noto Peninsula Quake could hit US$6bn

January 12 2024

Moody's RMS provides the latest industry loss estimate at between US$3bn to US$6bn.

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ILS investment manager Leadenhall hires Yuko Hoshino as Senior MD, Japan and Asia

January 11 2024

Investment veteran Yuko Hoshino appointed to drive growth in Asia's insurance-linked securities market.

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