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- January 20 2026
Yoshio Motohashi named head of liability for Allianz Commercial Japan
Motohashi has worked for the likes of MS&AD and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance in Singapore, Germany and London.
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- January 19 2026
Casey Sandler appointed head of distribution management at Allianz Commercial Japan
Tokyo-based Sandler joins from HDI Global.
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- January 7 2026
Aon acquires Japanese insurance broker license, launches corporate broking division
It will also expand its footprint in Japan with a new office in Nagoya, while Kiyokazu Doi has been appointed as representative director and president of Aon Japan.
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- January 6 2026
Hiro Yamasaki joins HDI Global to lead Japan branch
Yamasaki replaces Casey Sandler, who is leaving HDI Global, as managing director and legal representative for HDI Japan.
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- December 19 2025
Cyber, supply chain risks are reshaping Japan’s business landscape: Aon
Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey highlights product liability and exchange rate fluctuations as key concerns, reflecting the country’s sensitivity to global market shifts.
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- December 16 2025
Allianz Commercial Japan hires HDI’s Darren Livengood as claims leader
Tokyo-based Livengood was previously head of claims for Japan at HDI for over five years.
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- December 10 2025
Japan downgrades loss estimates from a potential Tokyo earthquake to US$530bn
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hitting the metropolitan area could also kill 18,000 people in the worst-case scenario, the draft government estimate showed.
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- December 9 2025
Japan issues megaquake alert after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
There is a slight increase in risk of a magnitude 8-level quake and possible tsunami occurring along Japan’s northeastern coast from Chiba, just east of Tokyo, to Hokkaido, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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- December 8 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo to get WR Berkley board seat after 12.5% stake acquisition
Following the US$3bn share buy, Japanese carrier is likely to nominate a board member by March, as per an earlier agreement.
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- December 4 2025
APAC non-life insurers to remain stable in 2026 as capital strength offsets regulatory, catastrophe pressures: Fitch
Stable margins and strong solvency expected, Fitch says, with disciplined pricing and steady reinsurance support underpinning a neutral outlook.
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- November 26 2025
Japan P&I announces 5% premium hike for 2026 renewal amid geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressure
Increase applies for owners’ and charterers’ entries, while rates for Japanese coastal vessels will increase by 10% and FD&D will also see a rise of 5%.
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- November 19 2025
Sompo P&C’s adjusted profit rises 50% to US$1.5bn
Improved performance mainly driven by lower nat cat costs and profit improvement in domestic P&C.
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- November 19 2025
Tokio Marine posts strong H1 domestic non-life underwriting performance, overseas results hit by forex losses
Results driven by a decrease in nat cat losses and rate increases for Japan P&C, as well as a strong underwriting performance for the international business.
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- November 19 2025
MS&AD’s premiums grow 6% in H1, raises FY25 financial forecasts
Japanese insurance conglomerate grew its group written premiums to US$17.35bn during the H1, up 6.2% from the same period in 2024.
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- November 19 2025
Japanese mega earthquake payouts could severely hurt insurers, economy: S&P Global
Agency estimates corporate earthquake-related claims of up to US$26.37bn for a Nankai Trough event and up to US$7bn for a Tokyo quake.
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- November 17 2025
MS&AD to buy minority stake in Barings for US$1.4bn
Parent company MassMutual will remain in overall control of the asset manager following the acquisition.
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- November 5 2025
Marsh completes acquisition of Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service, appoints Ichiro Seino as president and CEO
As part of Marsh Japan, the company will now operate as MEIS Insurance Services (MEIS), with Ichiro Seino named president and CEO of MEIS.
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- November 4 2025
Japan’s Tokio Marine subsidiary buys US-based Ignyte’s Collector insurance unit for US$615m
Business employs about 250 people and recorded a gross written premium of US$164m (JPY25.9bn) in FY24.
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- November 3 2025
SIRC: Trillion-yen loss year in Japan a matter of ‘if not when’, says Swiss Re’s Atsuhiro Dodo
Demand for natural catastrophe insurance continues to grow, driven by heightened risk awareness following recent quakes and inflation, says the country head for the global reinsurer.
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- October 21 2025
BHSI eyes Japan expansion, registers local company
The specialty carrier is planning to recruit a team of Japanese underwriters, including senior leaders.
