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- December 18 2018
Millions more living in Japan’s flood zones: study
The number of households in flood-prone areas has climbed 25% since 1995.
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- December 17 2018
Japan Post eyes stake in US firm Aflac
One of Japan's largest insurers is looking to diversify in the US through an investment of up to US$2.6bn.
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- December 5 2018
Japan’s insurers on hunt for foreign purchases, says Fitch
Overseas acquisitions will continue next year as part of an effort to diversify from the saturated domestic market.
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- November 26 2018
Jebi is costliest typhoon in Japan’s history
Japanese insurers have paid out around US$5.2bn for the late August storm.
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- November 15 2018
Claims to top ¥1 trillion for Japan’s big three
Major typhoon season has caused a record amount of claims in the country.
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- November 9 2018
Travel insurance spurs Zurich’s Asia Pacific growth
The global insurer is gaining momentum in the region.
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- November 8 2018
Axa’s Asia P&C premiums hit by poor motor sales
Overall revenues have climbed for Axa in Asia but its direct P&C business has dropped.
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- October 22 2018
Typhoon Jebi to cost Swiss Re US$500m
Overall, the company estimates total claims from natural catastrophes to reach US$1.1bn in the third quarter.
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- October 19 2018
AIG’s catastrophe losses above US$1.5bn in Q3
Global insurer's results hit by multiple large natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
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- October 5 2018
Japan hit by eighth typhoon of the year
A stream of powerful storms in Japan is placing pressure on the country's insurers.
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- September 28 2018
Anbang to sell $200m worth of Japanese assets
The bidders include the previous owners, Blackstone, who sold the portfolio two years ago.
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- September 26 2018
Japan flood claims hit US$1.5bn
The flooding in July was prompted by extreme levels of rainfall.
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- September 11 2018
Typhoon Jebi losses could reach US$4.5bn
The typhoon Jebi, which made landfall on September 4, was the strongest to hit Japan in 25 years.
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- September 5 2018
Dai-ichi Life confirms purchase of Suncorp’s life arm
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life to pay A$640 million (US$460 million) for the Australian life firm.
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- August 16 2018
Japanese majors lose billions to floods, rains
The extreme rainfall and flooding in July have taken a toll on MS&AD, Tokyo Marine and Sompo.
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- July 11 2018
Japan insurers to waive premium payments for flood victims
Four companies are offering a six-month waiver to those affected by the torrential rains in western Japan.
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- July 9 2018
Record rainfall slams southern Japan
The rain is forecast to continue for the next couple of days and many landslide warnings have been issued.
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- June 18 2018
Japanese life insurers post best profits in decades
Despite facing low interest rates for more than 20 years, the major insurers remain profitable.
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- June 6 2018
Japanese life firms rush to Australia for growth opportunities
Strong prospects Down Under are being driven by a growing population and a mature economy.
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- May 28 2018
Japanese insurers’ efforts to combat climate change still inadequate
Investment strategies are still not in accord with the Paris Agreement goals and progress has been very slow.
