Insuring Japan Inc
January 20 2017 by Nick Ferguson
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Japanese P&C carriers 2023 underwriting profit rises 55% to US$1.2bn
- September 6
Net premium income rose to US$63.3bn as net claims paid dropped by US$370m during the financial year, according to Toa Re's 2024 annual report citing results of 29 members of the General Insurance Association of Japan.
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Aon appoints Oliver Miloschewsky as head of shipping for Asia
- September 2
Hong Kong-based Miloschewsky, who joins from MGA Nexus Underwriting, will report to Stephen Rudman, head of marine, Asia
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Aon hires Munich Re veteran as senior shipping specialist, Japan
- September 2
In his new role, Hide Akagi will take on the role of business development for the shipping team in Tokyo and report to Stephen Rudman, head of marine for Asia.
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Typhoon Shanshan set to trigger significant BI, property losses, weigh on reinsurance market
- September 2
While the impact on reinsurance is unclear now, repeated or severe cat events in the area in the future may prompt reinsurers to reduce their underwriting commitments or increase premiums.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Rimkus, CCi, and Hargreaves Jones set for continued global growth under one brand
A series of successful acquisitions has extended Rimkus’ services and expanded its global footprint.
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Aviva Investors | Liquidity optimisation for insurers: Building a bespoke portfolio solution
In this in-depth case study, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
