Sompo invests US$500m in US data firm ahead of IPO
June 22 2020 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Japan’s space programme stumbles with back‑to‑back failures, but insurers remain grounded
- April 28
Recent failures of Japan's Kairos and H3 rockets were reportedly uninsured and are not expected to materially impact space insurer profitability, although launch delays may have minor indirect effects.
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Seconded employees of Japanese insurers allegedly took Toyota data without permission: report
- April 23
Acts by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire, Mitsui Sumitomo and Aioi Nissay Dowa employees could breach privacy and competition laws, according to The Japan Times.
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Japan on high alert for second earthquake after first brings tsunamis, minor damage, injuries
- April 22
Two people sustained minor injuries in the quake on Monday, while 26 non-residential buildings, including schools and restaurants, were damaged in Aomori, the prefecture said.
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bolttech names Kohei Watanabe Japan GM, succeeds new head of business development Akiko Anzai
- April 21
Japan is a strategically important market for bolttech, APAC CEO Philip Weiner says.
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Partner Re | Understanding aging in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Aging is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds Partner Re 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.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
