Japan

STARR Insurance Japan CEO to Lead WTW's Japan Operations

Ryohei (Roy) Nakazawa will report to Luke Ware, head of CRB Asia.

STARR Insurance Japan CEO to Lead WTW's Japan Operations

Ryohei (Roy) Nakazawa will report to Luke Ware, head of CRB Asia.

Resolution Re enters first flow reinsurance collaboration with Japanese insurer

It aims to increase capacity and better product competitiveness.

Japanese non-life insurers navigate uncertainty despite stable outlook: AM Best

AM Best emphasises the need for a strategic approach to risk management.

Toa Reinsurance faces volatility risks despite stable core operations: S&P Global Ratings

Refinements to its liquidity ratio calculation improved liquidity assessment.

Noto earthquake hit 22,000 homes, loss estimate still at $6b

The losses covered damages from secondary impacts such as fire, tsunami, landslide, and liquefaction-induced ground movement.

GIAJ initiates survey for efficient assessment and claim payments after earthquake

The survey will be conducted through the use of aerial and satellite photography.

Japan bucks trend, positive asset returns boost pension index in Q4’23

The pension index decreased across regions for the full year, with single-digit decreases, except for Japan and the US.

Meiji Yasuda's operating performance backed by solid balance sheet – AM Best

The insurer has demonstrated a large premium revenue stream and strong base profits.

LIAJ Chair shares three pillars the industry will focus on this 2024

The chair also hopes to improve the industry through changes in life insurance tax deductions and financial regulations.

Noto Peninsula quake could drive total insured losses to $6b – Moody’s RMS

The losses account for property damage, contents, and business interruption across various sectors.

Japan's major non-life insurers set to weather earthquake losses, strong capital buffers to cushion impact

AM Best said the major non-life insurers carry diversified portfolios and strong capital positions.

Japan earthquake could reach $1.8b insured losses – Verisk

The estimate focuses on insured property losses.

Tokio Marine Holdings completes sale of TMPI

Calvo Enterprises was the purchasing entity.