Japan
Tokio Marine's Q1 2024 net income surges 55.3% YoY
Its international business reported the largest gains.
Tokio Marine's Q1 2024 net income surges 55.3% YoY
Its international business reported the largest gains.
Bigmotor scandal exposes thousands of fraudulent claims
About 30% of claims investigated in the past 5-8 years were fraudulent.
FSA commands Sompo and other insurers to report info leaks
The insurer revealed that employees had leaked client information.
Tokio Marine reports potential data leak of 63,200 policyholders
It affected three other companies.
Toa Reinsurance grows net income by sixfold in FY 2023
Its net written premiums, on the other hand, dwindled 12.5%.
Gallagher, Tohoku University boost tsunami risk research
The 2011 Tohoku quake and tsunami caused $100b in economic damage.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance bags two wins at Insurance Asia Awards 2024
The utilisation of AI technology has allowed the deterrence of fraud that were previously not visible to human detection.
Howden steps foot into Japan market with reinsurance firm
Kentaro Tada has been appointed CEO of Japan.
Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b
Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.
Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms.
Japan’s Hyogo hailstorm listed in industry loss index
Initial loss estimate stood at $1.1b.
Kairos reels in new director, Japan representative
He has both technical knowledge of satellites and the ability to interpret the data.
Miller builds Japan footprint with new leadership
He brings over 35 years of experience to the role.
GIAJ admits gap between practices and public expectations
It unveiled its initiatives to rebuild the trust of its customers.
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.