Japan insurance industry a model of deregulation
November 10 2016 by InsuranceAsia News-
Tokio Marine puts Korean reinsurance business in run-off as part of strategic shift
- December 2
Despite this retreat, the company says it remains focused on pursuing bolt-on acquisitions that align with its overseas growth goals.
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Sompo targeting US$1bn GWP from overseas business by FY 2026
- November 28
It continues to eye geographic expansion and is actively working on M&A, the Japanese insurer said in its mid-term management plan.
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Japanese, Korean trade insurers face US$100m+ exposure in Northvolt bankruptcy: report
- November 27
The government-owned credit guarantee agencies NEXI and K-Sure had covered loans to the Swedish battery maker that filed for a Chapter 11 reorganisation in the US.
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Sony Financial Group acquires Japanese digital insurer justInCase
- November 26
The acquisition is aligned with the group's strategy to look at the small-amount, short-term insurance businesses as a way to expand its customer base.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
