Japan

Smartpay and Chubb team up to offer embedded insurance in Japan

The insurance market is expected to reach JPY80t by 2027.

Japan life insurers double premiums to $12b  in 2023

Operating expenses also doubled for the year.

Tokio Marine Holdings acknowledges improper conduct, implements reforms

A Group Audit Committee will be established to replace the Internal Control Committee, expanding its scope.

Fitch affirms Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance's strength amid challenges

TMNF’s assessment considers TMHD's robust company profile, strong financial performance, and solid capital adequacy

Total claims payout from Noto quake at JPY20.5B

Accepted claims for the incident was tallied at 76,497.

STARR Insurance Japan CEO to Lead WTW's Japan Operations

Ryohei (Roy) Nakazawa will report to Luke Ware, head of CRB Asia.

Resolution Re enters first flow reinsurance collaboration with Japanese insurer

It aims to increase capacity and better product competitiveness.

Japanese non-life insurers navigate uncertainty despite stable outlook: AM Best

AM Best emphasises the need for a strategic approach to risk management.

Toa Reinsurance faces volatility risks despite stable core operations: S&P Global Ratings

Refinements to its liquidity ratio calculation improved liquidity assessment.

Noto earthquake hit 22,000 homes, loss estimate still at $6b

The losses covered damages from secondary impacts such as fire, tsunami, landslide, and liquefaction-induced ground movement.

GIAJ initiates survey for efficient assessment and claim payments after earthquake

The survey will be conducted through the use of aerial and satellite photography.

Japan bucks trend, positive asset returns boost pension index in Q4’23

The pension index decreased across regions for the full year, with single-digit decreases, except for Japan and the US.