Japan
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk
Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.
Vehicle damage leads $356m hailstorm claims in Hyogo
Total claims paid reached 119,238.
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.
Miller names head of non-marine broking for Japanese arm
Tokinori Kono joins from I&T Risk Solutions.
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.
Asahi Life’s core profit soars fivefold in FY23
This was equivalent to $190m.
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.