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- November 20 2023
Japan’s big three script domestic underwriting rebound
Rate increases, absence of Covid-19, large nat cat losses and increased investment income help Tokio Marine, MS&AD and Sompo improve their earnings in the first half of FY 2023.
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- October 27 2023
Sompo continues Singapore build-out with Paddy Harman hire
He joins from Allianz as a senior underwriter in Sompo's credit & political risk team as the specialty player expands its APAC commercial P&C capabilities.
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- September 25 2023
AM Best affirms Sompo Japan’s ratings on strong overseas business growth
The Japanese insurer’s international arms bring in 38% of net premiums, 74% of adjusted profits in FY 2022, the rating agency said.
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- September 19 2023
FSA searches Sompo Japan premises over Bigmotor probe: report
The inspection is to determine the extent to which the insurer was aware of Bigmotor's fraudulent activity.
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- September 8 2023
Sompo Japan CEO Giichi Shirakawa steps down over Bigmotor scandal
The top executive will resign and take responsibility for the company’s handling of the insurance fraud, while a nomination committee has been constituted to find a successor.
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- August 30 2023
Sompo International hires Canopius’ Vicky Sarjeant to head APAC energy
Sarjeant will continue to be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill, president of commercial lines, insurance, Asia Pacific.
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- August 23 2023
Sompo International snaps up Allianz’s Alasdair Walker to head APAC distribution
Walker will continue to be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill, president of commercial lines, insurance, Asia Pacific.
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- August 16 2023
Sompo International eyes ‘wholesale’ route for APAC commercial lines growth
The carrier is exploring new markets and industries such as renewables and semiconductors, and is planning to double the wholesale team.
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- June 29 2023
Japanese carriers’ domestic underwriting to recover to pre-pandemic levels in FY 2024: Fitch
The average combined ratio of the major Japanese non-life insurers, Tokio Marine, MS&AD, and Sompo, increased by six percentage points year-on-year to 100% in FYE23.
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- May 22 2023
Japan’s big 3 count on overseas recovery as domestic results take nat cat hit
Tokio Marine, MS&AD and Sompo expect a revival in international units to drive FY 2023 performance.
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- May 19 2023
Sompo Japan COR deteriorates to 100.9% in FY 2022
Sompo International improves underwriting profit by 25% over last year despite US$553m of nat cat losses.
