Japan

Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m

The move is part of its stock compensation plans.

Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m

The move is part of its stock compensation plans.

Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b

Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.

Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024

Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 

Japan’s life insurers face moderate credit risk

Thanks to their notable allocation to fixed-income investments.

Japanese non-life overseas operations seen to temper domestic underwriting

The country’s big three non-life players saw their profits surge in FYE24.

Japan insurers benefit from lower COVID-19 costs

Both the life and non-life industries saw a surge in their end-March net income.

Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025

Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.

Japanese insurers eye profit from hikes in fire and auto insurance

FY24 profit targets exceeded Jefferies’ forecasts.

Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report

In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.

Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift

But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.

Japan’s insurance market to expand 3.12% CAGR by 2027

The automotive segment is seen as a significant trend during the forecast period.

Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups

It looks to increase its number of unicorns and startups tenfold over the next 5 years.

MetLife Japan's Life Invest Dashboard garners Japan Customer Experience of the Year - Life Insurance trophy

The initiative earned recognition at the Asian Experience Awards for its transformative impact on customer engagement in the life insurance sector.

Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September

Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.

Ageing population, tech drive Japan’s medical device market

The country is already home to the highest senior population ratio in the world.