Japan

Japan's auto insurance premiums set to rise in 2026

A rating organisation intends to raise its reference premium rates by an average of 5.7%.

Japanese insurer plans merger of European branches

The merger is aimed to be completed around the summer of next year.

Japanese insurers seeking alternatives to lower hail risks

2024 could potentially exceed ¥150b ($0.94b) in insured losses.

Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk

Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.

Tokio Marine Financial Advisers announces new CEO

He has more than two decades of experience in the industry.

Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting

The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.

Japanese insurers take sound approach toward ESG goals: Fitch Ratings

Insurers may invest in ESG assets only when they offer attractive risk-return profile.

Japan insurers benefit from lower COVID-19 costs

Both the life and non-life industries saw a surge in their end-March net income.

PwC outlines 10 imperatives for Japanese insurers

BOJ's rate shift could challenge Japanese insurers.

Noto Earthquake claims reach $578.2m in May

Of the total claims collected, 68.7% were paid.

Japan's life insurers see profit rise amidst lower claims

The industry is projected to deliver better core profits in FY2024.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance boasts strong capital base: AM Best

Thanks to its resilient capital base and strategic equity disposal plans.

Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025

Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.

Kyobo Life's profits reach $230m in Q1

CreditSights said this was the second-highest earnings figure in the market.