Japan

Tokio Marine finishes acquisition of Gulf Guaranty Employee Benefit Services

The company was acquired through the wholly owned subsidiary HCC Insurance Holdings.

Tokio Marine finishes acquisition of Gulf Guaranty Employee Benefit Services

The company was acquired through the wholly owned subsidiary HCC Insurance Holdings.

General Insurance Association of Japan shows tax reform requests FY2024

The reforms shall contribute to economic growth and societal development.

Japanese auto dealer allegedly forged insurance contracts: report

FSA is currently investigating whether Bigmotor's operations as an insurance agent were problematic.

Tokio Marine Kiln determines new APAC cyber underwriter

Sam Bye will assume his position as cyber underwriter at TMK starting on 1 August.

Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance face natural catastrophe risks: Moody’s

The insurer is expected to maintain its strong capitalisation and market position.

Tokio Marine launches intelligence platform

Tokio Marine hopes to attract insurtechs for product development and innovation.

GIAJ names new chairman, introduces priorities for coming year

His key policies and initiatives involve digitalisation, climate change, and sector awareness.

Profitability of Japanese non-life insurance to recover in 2024

It is anticipated that Japanese non-life insurance groups will uphold robust capital adequacy. 

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance's strategic initiatives to drive performance: AM Best

Potential risks may arise from MSI’s stock investments and bond holdings.

Profitability of Japanese life insurers to rebound: Fitch

Insurers will see resurgence of overall profitability by 2024.

Japanese insurers, banks to build sustainable finance platform

The collaboration seeks to build a digital platform for investment institutions.

Tokio Marine international net premiums segment jumps 29.8% in 2022

The insurer expects net income to grow 9% for the year.

Fortitude Re inaugurates Tokyo Representative Office

It also announced the appointment of its Tokyo Chief Representative.

America's Gallagher debuts Japan insurance brokerage

The brokerage will support the reinsurance team in Tokyo.

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance to purchase US-based group pension business

If the acquisition materialises, three of Elevance's firms will be under Meiji Yasuda.

GIAJ lays down countermeasures vs. illegal home repairers

They disseminate information to areas affected by natural calamities.