S&P Global upgrades Japan P&I outlook to ‘positive’ on strong capital position
July 31 2024 by InsuranceAsia News-
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southern Japan as auto plants shut down
- August 29
The typhoon landed in Kagoshima prefecture, leading to the shutting down of plants by Toyota and Nissan, cancellation of hundreds of flights and suspension of high-speed train services.
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Data breach by Japan’s big 4 insurers affects over 2 million customer records: report
- August 28
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance will need to submit reports to the financial regulator by the end of this week.
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Japan’s big 4 plan to increase motor premiums by 3.5-5% in January 2025: report
- August 27
The rate hikes have been triggered by higher payouts amidst rising prices and a growing number of nat cat events.
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Japanese insurers to raise fire insurance premiums from October: report
- August 8
The big four plans to corporate premiums by up to 15% because of deteriorating profitability in their fire insurance line.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Rimkus, CCi, and Hargreaves Jones set for continued global growth under one brand
A series of successful acquisitions has extended Rimkus’ services and expanded its global footprint.
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Aviva Investors | Liquidity optimisation for insurers: Building a bespoke portfolio solution
In this in-depth case study, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.