Japan

Asahi Life's core profit jumps 67.7% in H1 2024

Asahi Life's core profit jumps 67.7% in H1 2024

Asahi Life plans to enhance profits in protection-type products.
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Nippon’s H1 2024 core profit surges 36% despite premiums decline

New annualised premiums for individual and annuity insurance fell by 1.8% YoY.
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Japan P&I Club hikes premiums 7% for 2025

The decision comes as the association grapples with a high volume of claims.
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Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom

Premium income has increased over the past two years.

Japan slated for 1.74% CAGR through 2028

The market also benefits from the integration of IT and analytic solutions.

Nippon Life eyes $8.2b Resolution Life buyout

If finalised, the deal would be the largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese insurer.

Fitch expects continued capital adequacy for Japanese insurers

Weaker investor pressure has allowed insurers to build excess capital.

Aon to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s insurance agency

The insurance agency, part of Dia Rix, provides corporate and personal insurance.

Japan's Property Insurance to Hit $27b by 2028

However, a recovery is anticipated in 2024.

Nippon Life's capital adequacy amongst strongest of Japanese insurers

The insurer’s core profit margin increased to 13% in 2023 from 11% a year earlier.

Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024

However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.

Fujitsu, SAP Fioneer launch cloud platform for insurers

It aims to help insurers modernise operations.

Japan’s life insurance slated for 4.7% CAGR through 2029

The industry is forecasted to expand by 6.8% in 2024.