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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.
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- June 25 2019
Nippon Life diversifies with Myanmar stake purchase
The Japanese giant is one of the first to formalise a joint venture in the country.
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- June 25 2019
Sompo Japan to cut workforce by 4,000
The cuts over the next two years come after a challenging 12 months for Japan's P&C firms.
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- June 19 2019
Tracking nat cat risk in real-time
A collaboration between an insurer, broker and university in Japan offers insight into building damage.
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- June 18 2019
Tokio Marine targets M&A in India and Thailand
The Japanese giant is looking for significant overseas growth.
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- June 4 2019
Japan’s life majors exposure to foreign assets “key risk”
Moody's is warning of a growing risk from overseas investments made by Japan's four life majors.
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- May 29 2019
Typhoon Jebi loss could reach US$16bn
JMP Securities said the new figure for the Japan storm was based on interviews in Bermuda.
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- May 28 2019
Japan’s insurers under pressure on fire losses
Fire insurance profitability for Japan’s insurers remains stagnant, says Moody's.
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- May 21 2019
Typhoons and sale hit Tokio Marine’s annual profits
Japanese typhoons hit profits as did the sale of Tokio Millennium Re.
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- May 6 2019
Typhoon Jebi looms over reinsurers’ Q1 results
Last year's huge storm in Japan continues to have repercussions for the market.
