Japan
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.
GIAJ reports public gaps in awareness of fraud impact
Nearly 60% were unaware of industry efforts that work to combat insurance fraud.
Zurich Japan, Traveloka offers extra points for airline and travel insurance customers
This is for Japanese travellers who purchased airline tickets and travel insurance.
Fitch expects Japan insurers to sustain strong underwriting in FY 2026
The three leading non-life insurers recorded solid profits in FY 2025.
Howden acquires 68.3% stake in Kyoto-based Holos Holdings
The group now employs more than 450 people since entering the market in 2024.
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