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Aon names ex-BNP Paribas banker as enterprise client leader in Japan
Aon names ex-BNP Paribas banker as enterprise client leader in Japan
Shinji Kuriyama brings 30 years of experience working in the financial services sector.
Nippon Life rebounds to pre-pandemic profitability: Fitch Ratings
Core profit margin was at 19% in fiscal 2025.
How Japan's non-life insurers record $12.4b net income in fiscal 2024
As of 30 April, 57 general insurance companies were operating in Japan.
Dai-ichi Life Holdings sets up new firm to manage its investments and loans
It covers fixed income investment, alternative investment, and structured finance.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance to maintain growth overseas
Net premiums written rose to ¥5.1t in 2024.
Sompo Japan launches methane detection service with partners
JGC will offer on-site and drone-based measurements.
Japan renewals show property-catastrophe rate cuts of up to 15%
Big Japanese insurers have also built stronger balance sheets due to strong profits.
Sumitomo Life maintains stable outlook: Moody’s
Annualised net premiums of in-force policies rose 6.5% in fiscal 2024.
Japan’s Toa Re sees net income rise on underwriting improvement
It saw increased investment return from higher interest and dividend incomes.
Sompo Holdings acquires Aspen Insurance in $3.5b all-cash deal
It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Willis expands broking team in Japan with 22 new professionals
It also had senior hires.
Sumitomo Life reports $5b premium income in Q1 2025
New business annualised premiums rose 18.4%.
MS&AD posts $1.51b profit in Q1 2025 on underwriting gains
Japan’s nonlife business posted stronger underwriting profit as earned premiums rose.
Nippon Life Insurance lifts Q1 2025 premiums 6.7% with subsidiary gains
Core profit rose 16.5% to $1.42b.
Japan's pension index sees 4.7% gain in Q2 2025
It’s increase in Q2 was thanks to equities delivering strong domestic and international returns.
Tokio Marine eyes AI-adoption boost with partnership
It signed a partnership agreement with Salesforce Japan.
Tokio Marine Holdings’ net income bags $3b Q1 2025
Net premiums written grew 4% year-on-year.
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