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- March 10 2016
Japanese life firms binge on foreign securities
The long-term foreign securities purchased by life insurers were their biggest monthly purchase since April 2008.
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- March 10 2016
Nippon Life launches new product despite negative rates
The Japanese insurer said it will launch its new longevity insurance product in April.
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- March 4 2016
Nippon Life boosts dividend after profits hit nine-year high
For the second straight year, dividends are up by an average of 10% to 15% for its roughly 2.15 million policyholders.
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- March 3 2016
Japan’s major life firms turn their backs on JGBs
Negative yields on some Japanese government bonds are forcing the country's life insurers to look at foreign bonds.
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- March 2 2016
Negative rates push Japanese firms to raise premiums
The consequences of the Bank of Japan's policy continue to spread in the country's financial sector.
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- February 25 2016
Sompo Japan to merge health, risk-consulting units
The move is aimed at strengthening marketing capabilities as well as product and service development.
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- February 25 2016
Mitsui Sumitomo returns to cat bond market
The Japanese major is returning to the catastrophe bond market almost four years after its last transaction.
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- February 22 2016
Japan Post Insurance to raise investment in foreign debt
The plan is part of an effort to boost returns following the central bank's introduction of negative interest rates.
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- February 16 2016
Sumitomo Life eyes investments in foreign corporate bonds
Japanese giant Sumitomo Life is reportedly planning to expand its foreign corporate bond investment to boost returns.
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- February 11 2016
Meiji Yasuda’s US$5bn StanCorp acquisition approved
The Japanese life insurer has reportedly won regulatory approvals in the US and Japan for its landmark acquisition.
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- February 3 2016
Japanese majors complete London acquisitions
Mitsui Sumitomo and Sompo Japan have formally closed deals to acquire Amlin and Canopius.
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- January 27 2016
MS&AD names presidents of its two non-life units
Noriyuki Hara and Yasuzo Kanasugi will head the group's two major non-life insurance units.
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- January 21 2016
Japan Post Insurance seeks reinsurance licence
The move is reportedly part of an effort to diversify earnings and enhance convenience for customers.
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- January 15 2016
Nippon Life eyes asset management firms abroad
Japanese insurer seeking opportunities abroad to reduce reliance on domestic government bonds.
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- January 8 2016
Sumitomo Life approved for US$3.8bn Symmetry deal
Approval issued after regulator says deal is not hazardous or prejudicial to the insurance-buying public.
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- January 7 2016
Sompo beats rivals to enter Myanmar’s auto market
The Japanese insurer will write vehicle insurance in the Thaliwa special economic zone in south-east Yangon.
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- January 5 2016
Japanese firms to continue M&A hunt in 2016
The US market will continue to be the focus of acquisitions due to its ability to absorb large sums of cash.
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- December 31 2015
Korean life firms acquire solar power project in Japan for US$172m
Kyobo Life, Heungkuk Life and Hanwha Life, acquire 41.3MW solar project in Kagoshima
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- December 29 2015
Mitsui Sumitomo raises stake in India JV
Japanese firm increases stake in Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to 40%
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- December 29 2015
Japan supports Myanmar in developing market
Up to US$40 billion of potential growth seen as Japanese firms assist with training programmes and expertise.
