Japan

Nippon Life’s Q1 2024 net income skyrockets to $770m

Total new policies saw $4.1m during the period.

Nippon Life’s Q1 2024 net income skyrockets to $770m

Total new policies saw $4.1m during the period.

Aflac strengthens solvency with strong Japan ratio

Particularly, its medical and cancer insurance business profile remains strong.

Meiji Yasuda to keep premiums modest in FY 2024 with 1.5% YoY rise

Despite the challenges, Meiji Yasuda's credit quality remains robust.

Meiji Yasuda buys Allstate's American Heritage for $2b

The deal is expected to close by the second quarter of 2025.

Nippon Life sees benefits from rising rates, market diversity

Revenue and profit for FY 2024 are projected to decline.

Crawford’s new model streamlines claims across Asia for Japanese insurers

It aims to adapt to the Japanese business culture, customs and etiquette.

Fukoku Life's solvency ratio expected to reach 300%

Positive investment spread will continue to widen over the next 3-5 years.

Japan's top insurers see mixed Q1 results amidst NatCat impacts

Jefferies warns to watch for potential natural catastrophes in Q2 2024.

Japanese insurers tighten underwriting amidst Q2 market challenges

This called for a careful evaluation of risk retention and risk transfer strategies, Aon said.

Prudential’s joint venture gains attention after Q2 report

The Q2 2024 solvency report, though brief, reveals some concerning trends.

Japan’s big-four insurers to raise fire insurance premiums 15%

The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.

Talcott Financial enters reinsurance deal in Japan

It also expanded its APAC presence with a new appointment.