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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Japan

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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.
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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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Tokio Marine targets M&A in Australia, Canada with Berkshire backing
June 17 2026
The Japanese insurer is targeting Australia and Southeast Asia for potential acquisitions as it seeks to diversify geographically.
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Nippon Life builds US$4.6bn private credit book, led by Resolution Life allocation
June 12 2026
Nippon Life is expanding private credit mainly through Resolution Life, while keeping its standalone exposure conservative.
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GIAJ steps up reform push, risk awareness as catastrophe exposure rises
June 11 2026
The association is prioritising distribution oversight, strengthening corporate risk management, and advancing digital and regulatory reforms amid mounting catastrophe risks.
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Tighter regulations push APAC insurers toward capital-light strategies — Fitch
June 11 2026
APAC life insurers are reshaping product and investment strategies as tighter solvency rules increase risk sensitivity.
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Apollo explores Japanese life acquisitions in push for direct market expansion — Report
June 10 2026
Amid Japanese regulatory resistance to reinsurance deals, Apollo is weighing deals for Japanese life units as it looks to deepen its presence through direct underwriting.
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Pacific Life Re inks third asset-intensive reinsurance deal with Tokio Marine & Nichido Life
June 9 2026
Third transaction with Japanese life insurer underscores Pacific Life Re’s growing role in the country’s AIR market.
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Tokio Marine CEO targets global expansion backed by Berkshire alliance
June 8 2026
The Berkshire Hathaway partnership will help the Japanese insurer pursue overseas deals and expand its solutions business, CEO says.
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills dozens in Philippines, triggers tsunami warnings
June 8 2026
The quake, the strongest to strike the Philippines this year, was centered at sea off Mindanao.
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