Japan

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.

WTW Japan’s pension fund index up 5.6% in 1Q24

The firm’s benchmark discount rate increased to 2.39%.

Nippon Life eyes 20% surge in core operating profit by 2026

The insurance company laid out its three-year targets focusing on boosting revenues.

Japan's property insurers stay afloat post-earthquake – GlobalData

Economic losses are estimated between $8.6b to $20.3b.

Noto earthquake saw $480m claims paid – GIAJ

Total claim payments received were 81,544.

Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report

In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.