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- September 6 2024
Japanese P&C carriers 2023 underwriting profit rises 55% to US$1.2bn
Net premium income rose to US$63.3bn as net claims paid dropped by US$370m during the financial year, according to Toa Re's 2024 annual report citing results of 29 members of the General Insurance Association of Japan.
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- September 2 2024
Aon appoints Oliver Miloschewsky as head of shipping for Asia
Hong Kong-based Miloschewsky, who joins from MGA Nexus Underwriting, will report to Stephen Rudman, head of marine, Asia
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- September 2 2024
Aon hires Munich Re veteran as senior shipping specialist, Japan
In his new role, Hide Akagi will take on the role of business development for the shipping team in Tokyo and report to Stephen Rudman, head of marine for Asia.
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- September 2 2024
Typhoon Shanshan set to trigger significant BI, property losses, weigh on reinsurance market
While the impact on reinsurance is unclear now, repeated or severe cat events in the area in the future may prompt reinsurers to reduce their underwriting commitments or increase premiums.
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- September 2 2024
Toa Re America’s underwriting performance pressured by social inflation: AM Best
AM Best affirmed its "A" (excellent) financial strength rating and a stable outlook for Toa Re and its subsidiaries, including Toa Re's US subsidiary.
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- August 29 2024
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southern Japan as auto plants shut down
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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- August 28 2024
Data breach by Japan’s big 4 insurers affects over 2 million customer records: report
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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- August 27 2024
Japan’s big 4 plan to increase motor premiums by 3.5-5% in January 2025: report
The rate hikes have been triggered by higher payouts amidst rising prices and a growing number of nat cat events.
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- August 8 2024
Japanese insurers to raise fire insurance premiums from October: report
The big four plans to corporate premiums by up to 15% because of deteriorating profitability in their fire insurance line.
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- August 7 2024
Howden Re sets out long-term Japan plan, in no hurry for results: Kentaro Tada
The reinsurance broker that announced its market entry last month is eyeing life and ILS build-out in the country, says the newly installed CEO.
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- August 6 2024
Hyogo hail losses dampen Tokio Marine Japan P&C Q1 underwriting performance
The Japanese P&C insurer’s combined ratio deteriorated 5.9 percentage points year-on-year to 99.5% for the quarter ended June.
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- August 6 2024
WTW Japan appoints Marsh veteran Harunobu Hirose as head natural resources
The global broker continues its team build-out in the country with the appointment of Tokyo-based Hirose.
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- August 2 2024
Talcott secures first Japan flow reinsurance deal with Dai-ichi Frontier Life
The global life reinsurer Talcott announced the appointment of Yasuhisa Watanabe as chief representative, Asia Pacific.
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- July 31 2024
S&P Global upgrades Japan P&I outlook to ‘positive’ on strong capital position
Japan P&I will likely strengthen its capital level further and maintain solid profitability. Its has accumulated a large amount of free reserves in FY2023.
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- July 23 2024
Tokio Marine, Sompo receive FSA’s report orders on customer data leak
In their responses to the regulator's requests, the carriers have promised to continue to investigate the information leak, determine the root cause, and take thorough measures to prevent recurrence.
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- July 16 2024
GIAJ calls for revision of reserve rates for fire insurance policies
A review of catastrophe contingency reserve system is critical in light of rising nat cats losses, the industry body says.
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- July 10 2024
Toa Re FY 2023 net income up six-fold on investment gains
The group's net written premiums dropped 12.5% to JPY280.8bn (US$1.7bn), as its US and European subsidiaries reversed their losses posted a year ago.
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- July 9 2024
Mapfre Re promotes Alberto Estévez Allegue to Tokyo chief representative officer
Estévez Allegue, who has been with the reinsurer for over 12 years, was most recently project development expert director at the carrier's APAC regional management based in Madrid.
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- July 4 2024
Japan’s big 4 insurers see lackluster premium growth in H1 2024
Most insurers recorded total premium growth by 3% for the six months to June 2024, with compulsory motor liability insurance posting declines year-on-year while fire insurance registering growth.
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- July 3 2024
Howden Re enters Japanese market with Kentaro Tada in charge
The reinsurance broker has also announced a with Tokyo-based ILS boutique Keystone ILS Capital.
