Japan
Sompo Holdings acquires Aspen Insurance in $3.5b all-cash deal
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.
Resolution Life signs reinsurance deal with Taiju Life in Japan
The deal is intended to improve the product’s crediting rate.
Japan life insurers double premium income in fiscal year start
The industry saw individual insurance and annuity new businesses climb.
Toa Reinsurance posts $103m profit in full-year earnings
Ordinary income contracted by 5.8% YoY to $2.17m during the year.
Allianz Commercial Japan names Brian Jinzenji as new President
Additionally, Yuchiro Funabashi was tapped as the new Executive Vice President.
Tokio Marine rebrands direct auto insurance unit to expand digital visibility
TMDI will operate alongside Tokio Marine Nichido.
Japan’s top insurers report strong FY 2024 on global premium rise
Despite conservative forecasts, Fitch’s analysts expect higher EPS for two insurers.
HDI Global secures Japan nod for parametric quake coverage
The initiative is in collaboration with Descartes.
Japan’s retirees favour tax-deferred annuities for security
Only 40% were willing to convert assets into guaranteed lifetime income.
Japan health ministry plans upfront premiums for foreigners
The measure targets low payment compliance amongst foreign residents.
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