Japanese mega earthquake payouts could severely hurt insurers, economy: S&P Global
November 19 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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Japan downgrades loss estimates from a potential Tokyo earthquake to US$530bn
- December 10
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hitting the metropolitan area could also kill 18,000 people in the worst-case scenario, the draft government estimate showed.
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Japan issues megaquake alert after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
- December 9
There is a slight increase in risk of a magnitude 8-level quake and possible tsunami occurring along Japan’s northeastern coast from Chiba, just east of Tokyo, to Hokkaido, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake jolts Philippines even as Cebu losses mount
- October 10
The country is still recovering from a 6.9 quake that struck off Cebu island on September 30 that left at least 74 people dead and displaced thousands.
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Eye in the sky expands tropical cyclone coverage across Australia, Japan to ‘fill the gap’ amid rising demand
- October 7
Finnish firm ICEYE is also close to launching an earthquake product in Japan, global head of insurance Stephen Lathrope tells InsuranceAsia News.
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