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- August 3 2015
Japan insurers seek 19% hike in earthquake premiums
The new increase could take effect by January 2017 but will be introduced in phases.
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- July 30 2015
Dai-ichi Life expands in Vietnam
A new general office in Ho Chi Minh City brings the Japanese insurer's Vietnamese presence to 142 sales and general agency offices.
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- July 27 2015
Japan’s Meiji Yasuda acquires StanCorp for US$5bn
Japanese insurer agrees to acquire all outstanding shares for US$115 per share in cash.
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- July 22 2015
Tokio Marine looks for China growth opportunities
Japan's largest non-life insurer to use Citic's expertise and connections to accelerate business development in China.
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- July 20 2015
Japanese insurers seek overseas growth
With a shrinking population at home, Japanese insurers continue to pursue growth opportunities through overseas M&A.
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- July 14 2015
Japan curbs Venezuela trade insurance deals
Depressed oil prices have led to fears that the South American producer may not meet its obligations.
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- June 29 2015
Japan raises quake insurance premiums
Commencing Jan 2017, premiums to be raised by an average of 19%.
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- June 22 2015
Changes sought for Japan Post Insurance Co, ahead of planned IPO
Lawmakers looking to raise the maximum amount of insurance coverage at JPI.
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- June 18 2015
Japan Post Insurance Co to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Final IPO date and expected price to be announced by the Government.
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- June 12 2015
Japan’s Tokio Marine to acquire HCC Insurance for US$7.5bn
Overseas acquisition set to be biggest ever entered into by a Japanese nonlife insurance firm.
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- June 9 2015
Japan’s Tokio Marine seeks overseas bancassurance deals
Japanese insurance giant has spent over US$8bn on international deals since 2008.
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- June 8 2015
Japanese life insurers to continue raising foreign bond investments
Increasing allocations to high-grade foreign bond investments set to continue.
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- June 8 2015
MSI permitted to operate in Myanmar’s Thilawa Special Economic Zone
Obtains a provisional permit to underwrite general insurance from regulators.
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- June 4 2015
Nippon Life said to acquire National Australia Bank’s life insurance unit
Analysts value the life insurance business at up to US$1.4bn.
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- June 1 2015
Japan’s nonlife insurers plan hike in auto insurance premiums
Growing number of accidents in Okinawa and the rise in vehicle damage caused by typhoons among the factors.
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- May 28 2015
Japan passes healthcare insurance reforms
Contribution percentages for patients aged 75 and over will be increased.
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- May 26 2015
Japan’s earthquake insurance premiums set to rise
Premium increase to be implemented in stages by 20% to 30% on average.
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- May 20 2015
Japan’s Nippon Life to acquire operator of insurance agencies
Acquisition is part of Nippon Life's aim to acquire independent agencies.
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- May 19 2015
Accident insurance targets Japan’s aging population
Accident insurance products offered specifically for people aged 65 or over.
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- May 12 2015
Dai-ichi Life signs bancassurance deal with Vietnam’s HDBank
Both parties pledge to develop strategic cooperation between Vietnam's banking and insurance sectors.
