Japan

Proposed FSA rules would bring 'transparency, discipline, and resilience' to Japan AIR market, says Pacific Life Re

May 13 2026

Reinsurer supports FSA’s proposed AIR rules, which would require Japanese life insurers to strengthen stress testing, oversight, and collateral management.

Munich Re posts 56% Q1 profit rise amid selective April Asia renewal pullback

May 13 2026

Low major losses powered Munich Re’s Q1 results as the group selectively reduced exposure at April renewals in Asian markets.

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GIAJ updates solicitation compliance guide following Japan insurance rule changes

May 11 2026

The April 2026 edition adds guidance on large agencies and planned comparative recommendation sales rules.

ADB, Japan back PCRIC under new disaster‑finance facility

May 6 2026

Targeted support for the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company forms part of a wider ADB‑Japan initiative to improve disaster‑risk financing.

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Fitch puts Prudential Financial on Rating Watch Negative following Japan sales suspension

May 5 2026

The ratings action follows a sales halt linked to conduct breaches at Prudential’s Japanese unit.

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Japan to raise compulsory motor liability insurance rates by 6.2% from November

May 5 2026

Increases in net premium rates, company expenses, and agency commissions were factored in on the approved standard rate hike — the first in 13 years.

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Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report

May 4 2026

Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.

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FWD Group new business sales growth moderates in Q1 while profitability improves

May 1 2026

New business sales growth at FWD Group eased in the first quarter, even as contractual service margins strengthened.

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vrs Adjusters, Uchiyama Loss Adjusting form Singapore joint venture

April 30 2026

vrs Uchiyama aims to serve Japanese insurers and corporates operating across Asia-Pacific.

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Prudential Financial committed to Japan despite misconduct fallout

April 27 2026

The insurer expects a US$525m-US$575m hit to 2026 pre-tax adjusted operating income as a prolonged Japan sales suspension weighs on earnings.

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