Japan

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Japan's non-life insurers face lower share-sale gains, but underwriting remains strong – Fitch

June 26 2026

The country's three major non-life groups remain well capitalised after FYE26 earnings were supported by divestment proceeds and better pricing in domestic motor and property lines.

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Insurtech Federato expands into APAC, appoints Roland Slee to lead regional operations

June 25 2026

The company is entering the market with its AI-native insurance platform, which is used by Fortune 100 insurers in the U.S.

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AM Best holds stable outlook on Japan non-life as rate rises lift yields

June 24 2026

Higher interest rates, J-ICS implementation and improved fire insurance profitability underpin the segment's stability.

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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.

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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