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Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.
Japan motor cover buckles as 60% loss ratio erodes margins: Gallagher Re
Motor lines account for around 47% of gross written premiums, amplifying the 2024 deterioration.
Japan insurance market lags as Asahi ransomware breach hits millions
Cybercrime becomes top Japan business risk as 61% fear attacks.
Meiji Yasuda faces equity and forex risk despite stable book
AM Best points to large market-sensitive investments within a solid capital base.
Allianz Commercial Japan taps Casey Sandler for distribution lead
Sandler has more than a decade of experience in insurance and finance.
Japanese firms absorb rising insurable risk costs, Aon says
Aon finds 74.7% have risk units, yet 47.6% still report exchange-rate-linked losses.
HDI Global names Hiro Yamasaki Japan branch managing director
Yamasaki has held senior roles in Japan and the US.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance takes 12.5% stake in W. R. Berkley
MSI expects to complete its full investment in the first quarter of 2026.
Fujitsu launches Japan-tailored SAP Fioneer insurance platform
It covers core operations including product, policy, and claims management.
Insurers controlling 90% of Japan's market tighten terms
Pricing continues to rise, although the pace of property rate increases has slowed.
Dai-ichi Life retains stable outlook despite higher risky asset holdings
Asset quality is expected to gradually improve, Moody's said.
Tokio Marine Holdings set to expand specialty offerings in US agriculture sector
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Sompo Holdings sees better fire and casualty margins improving outlook
Morningstar now expects Sompo’s net profit to reach about ¥520b in fiscal 2026.
Tokio Marine faces near-term pressure despite steady domestic outlook
International profit reached only 49% of the full-year plan thus far.
Tokio Marine Holdings’ H1 2025 profit bags
Net premiums written for the first half reached $17.19b.
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
Tokio Marine completes $615m purchase of Ignyte’s auto business
Tokio Marine expects growth in the collector vehicle segment in the US.
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