Japanese insurers’ US M&A spree set to continue
May 5 2016 by InsuranceAsia News-
Allianz Commercial elevates Awa Ketty-Camara to Asia head of multinational
- July 1
Singapore-based Ketty-Camara will oversee the development and execution of the regional multinational strategy.
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AIG Japan appoints Koki Umeda as vice chairman, succeeding Hirofumi Shimoyama
- July 1
Shimoyama will transition to the role of senior adviser.
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Japan’s direct premiums grew 3.8% to US$66.1bn in FY25: GIAJ
- June 29
Combined ratio of 31 insurance companies decreased by 3.8 percentage points compared to the previous financial year to 92.2%.
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Japanese non-life insurers seen sustaining strong underwriting profits: Fitch
- June 25
Robust underwriting profits as quiet catastrophe losses, higher domestic rates and strong overseas specialty lines support earnings.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
