Country: Japan Page 33 / 40
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- January 16 2017
Sony Life inks deal with Australia’s ClearView Wealth
The agreement will see the two companies sharing information to drive efficiency and growth.
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- December 19 2016
2016 disasters cost US$158bn, says Swiss Re
Insured losses rose by 30%, but covered less than a third of the costs incurred from catastrophes.
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- December 14 2016
Japanese optional auto insurance premiums set to drop
Improvements in vehicle safety may be good for car owners in Japan, but not so good for insurers.
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- December 7 2016
Stable outlook for Japanese life industry, says Moody’s
After a protracted period of low interest rates, the ratings has agency changed its outlook from negative to stable.
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- November 30 2016
Japan's employment insurance premiums to hit record low
The government is bent on cutting premiums to spur personal consumption and corporate spending.
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- November 30 2016
Japan’s quake cover remains low
Penetration rates remain surprisingly low despite being one of the most seismically active countries in the world.
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- November 25 2016
Mitsui Sumitomo to offer cover for bitcoin losses
Developed with bitcoin exchange operator bitFlyer, the product aims to protect both exchanges and their customers.
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- November 23 2016
Anbang eyes US$2.3bn Japanese property acquisition
The China-based insurer is now in talks with Blackstone to buy the residential property assets.
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- November 23 2016
AIG loses on Fuji Life, gains on Seoul finance centre
The expected US$30m loss on the Fuji sale will be cushioned by a deal to sell the Seoul IFC.
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- November 15 2016
FWD to buy AIG’s Japan life business
The Hong Kong-based insurer has taken another step towards its goal of becoming a pan-Asian insurer.
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- November 10 2016
Japan insurance industry a model of deregulation
CEO of MS&AD says the country's deregulation of its insurance sector provides a good lesson.
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- November 7 2016
Japan not tapping full potential of its captive market
As cross-shareholdings in corporate Japan weaken, the role of captives could be set to rise.
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- October 31 2016
Challenger enters Japanese market
It will sell Aussie dollar annuities through a deal with Mitsui Sumitomo Primary Life Insurance.
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- October 28 2016
Asahi Mutual Life to focus on overseas infrastructure
The Japanese insurer is moving away from domestic bonds to invest in overseas projects for the first time.
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- October 24 2016
Mitsui Life looks to outsource bond investments
Low rates have caused the yield of domestic bonds to dive, forcing Japanese insurers to look offshore.
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- October 10 2016
Dai-ichi looks to acquire local rivals as industry returns plummet
Japanese life giant looks to acquire local competitors.
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- October 7 2016
NN Life Japan and Sumitomo Life sign collaboration deal
The two Japanese insurers have agreed to work together to target small and medium-sized enterprises.
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- October 4 2016
Japan plans free-trade insurance for farmers
Authorities are negotiating a deal to help cushion farmers from the effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
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- October 4 2016
Japan Post Insurance launches alternative investments division
The division will explore investment opportunities amid the country's persistent negative rate environment.
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- September 29 2016
Sompo trials blockchain technology
The Japan-based insurer has been testing the technology for its catastrophe and weather-linked derivative transactions.
