Country: Japan Page 23 / 41
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- May 11 2020
Five years on: Asia’s lessons from Nepal’s 2015 earthquake
Much more effort is required to build nat cat resiliency according to Aon, Munich Re and RMS.
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- May 7 2020
Hannover Re bolstered by April renewals amid Asia expansion
Premium increases from APAC - in particular Japan - help the firm's regional momentum.
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- May 6 2020
Japanese firms’ payouts top US$10bn for 2019 typhoons
Losses keep rising as firms grapple with the Covid-19 fallout and upcoming typhoon season.
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- April 28 2020
Majority of Japan’s SMEs to survive Covid-19 threat: survey
The research from NN Life is welcome news for the market.
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- April 23 2020
Scor’s majority Asia book grew 5.7% at April renewals
Japan and India grow in importance for the French firm after cutting premiums in China in January.
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- April 7 2020
BI claims expected after HK and Singapore shutdowns
Claims to spike in Asia as governments act, while US firms consult lawyers.
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- April 3 2020
Japan renewals reveal give and take after large losses
Reinsurers secured some decent rate increases, but take a long term approach.
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- April 2 2020
Munich Re drops FY guidance as pandemic impact ramps up
The German giant says this year's outlook is uncertain while claims are rising.
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- March 25 2020
Olympics cover under spotlight after postponement
The decision by Japan and the IOC is likely to have large implications for the event market.
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- March 16 2020
Japan Post finds more improper conduct, halves new hires
The group is undergoing an internal investigation of sales misconduct.
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- March 6 2020
Discipline needed in re market after Hagibis losses
Rating momentum from January needs to continue after more Japan turmoil.
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- March 5 2020
Mitsui Sumitomo and Max Life share swap back on
The transaction involving the parent company of the Indian player was called off last November.
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- March 4 2020
Mitsui Sumitomo sponsors US$75m Singapore cat bond
MS&AD subsidiary is looking to protect typhoon and wind risk under the name Akibare Re.
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- March 2 2020
Munich Re’s chairman bullish as Japan renewals to rise
The German giant had a positive financial result for 2019 despite some major losses.
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- March 2 2020
1,500 workers engaged in improper sales at Japan Post
The company is undergoing an internal review and investigation at a cost of US$32m.
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- March 2 2020
MS&AD confirms Hara’s top role and more senior appointments
The appointments will be given a seal of approval in June at the group's shareholders meeting.
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- February 27 2020
RiverStone confirms re transfer from Aioi Nissay Dowa
Reinsurance arm from the UK branch of the Japanese firm will go into run-off.
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- February 21 2020
Arch Re takes aim at Asia with marketing deal
Bermuda player to harness data science to expand into life and A&H markets.
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- February 20 2020
Japan’s April renewal pricing could double: JMP Securities
Excess of loss pricing could surge following recent typhoon activity.
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- February 19 2020
Swiss Re seals US$1bn buyback, sees Japan PPP opportunity
The reinsurer has identified US$900m of public private partnership related premiums.
