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- September 23 2019
Typhoon Tapah lands in Korea, threatens Japan
The market will be on high alert as typhoon season continues.
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- September 20 2019
Lessons from Jebi
Losses from Typhoon Jebi should not have been such a big surprise, but Faxai will test if the lessons have been learned.
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- September 20 2019
Projected Faxai losses for MS&AD and Sompo at US$2bn
The typhoon is likely to cost the majors around US$1bn each as total market claims reach 185,000.
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- September 20 2019
Four Japan P&C majors plan casualty price hike: report
It would be the first rise in six years and reflects the increased costs of elderly healthcare.
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- September 19 2019
Jebi loss creep hits Lloyd’s COR
The market made an overall underwriting loss as claims climbed to US$14.5bn in first six months.
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- September 17 2019
Typhoon Faxai losses between US$3bn to US$7bn: AIR
At times last week's Japanese storm compared in strength with Typhoon Jebi.
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- September 16 2019
Sompo Asia’s CEO targets Asean motor, travel top spots
Daniel Neo has ambitious growth targets with a revamped executive team.
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- August 30 2019
Deja vu again?
Cat markets are bracing for storm season after two years of major late-summer loss events.
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- August 29 2019
Japan’s PM makes Africa trade credit pledge
The move from Shinzo Abe will could provide cover for "100% of transactions" to the continent.
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- August 22 2019
Fresh Japan Post policy scandal linked to Aflac
A failure to update the customer data management system could be to blame for double charging and underinsurance.
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- August 20 2019
MS&AD receives Challenger stake and board approval
The Japanese giant owns 16% of the Australian annuity firm and will gain a seat on the board.
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- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
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- August 15 2019
Aflac to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
US giant to leave the exchange after over 30 years.
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- August 7 2019
Japan’s majors to raise motor rates
The 3% rise will come as claims inflation is set to rise in the country.
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- August 1 2019
Japan Post’s scandal escalates as president apologises
Masatsugu Nagato, president of Japan Post Holdings, said the firm had betrayed its customers.
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- July 26 2019
Notes on a Japanese scandal
The discovery of thousands of inappropriate sales at Japan Post Insurance has shaken the company's reputation.
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- July 24 2019
Japan Post share float in doubt after mis-selling investigation
A mis-selling scandal has seen the shares decline and created uncertainty.
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- July 10 2019
Axa XL finalises regional leadership team
The global firm has named a familiar looking senior line-up for Asia-Pacific.
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- July 4 2019
Japan on alert for claims as a million urged to evacuate
Adjusters, brokers, insurers and reinsurers on high alert as a month's rain could fall in one day on Kyushu island.
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- July 3 2019
Tokio Marine snaps up IAG underwriting agency
Tokio Marine Management (Australasia) now employs 140 staff in the region.
