Japan

Kyobo Life's profits reach $230m in Q1

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

Fukoku Life posts record core profit in FY23

Despite a slight dip in premiums, its core profit accumulated $640m.

Japanese insurers eye profit from hikes in fire and auto insurance

FY24 profit targets exceeded Jefferies’ forecasts.

Japan insurers pay $215m for April hail damage

Nearly 100% of the claims received were covered.

Sumitomo Life lags in attractiveness amongst peers

The insurer expects a 15% YoY increase in consolidated insurance premiums.

Meiji Yasuda bags solid solvency ratio

Meiji’s Elevance Health acquisition is expected to lift its premiums.

GIAJ completes $540m claim payments for Noto quake

More than half of this was under the Ishikawa Prefecture.

Sompo forecasts $1.47b net income for FY’25 

Its FY’24 net income significantly grew compared to the previous year.

Japan pays $610b claims from severe rain last year

This included heavy rainfall “Baiu” and Typhoon Mawar.

Tokio Marine targets EPS growth of 8% by 2026 in new plan

Its new mid-term plan aims to counter risks and boost control.

Asahi Life's profitability improves amid lower claims

Fitch Ratings expects Asahi Life to maintain or improve its capital strength.

Tokio Marine dR adopts Fathom data for disaster prep

Tokio Marine aims to assess flood risk from a climate change perspective.