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Japan insurance share set to fall to 3% by 2036
Japan insurance share set to fall to 3% by 2036
India is projected to expand about 10.5% annually over the next decade.
Japan insurance faces motor pressure despite higher rates
Voluntary auto policies generate nearly half of industry premiums.
Japan insurers unwind corporate stakes after misconduct
Major groups plan to cut strategic equities to zero within six to seven years.
Magnitude 7.1 Japan quake may trail Kumamoto losses
Government reinsurance supports residential earthquake claims whilst commercial policies carry strict exclusions.
Japan telecoms seen less attractive as competition, valuations weigh
Revenue rose more than 6% as growth shifted to lower-margin businesses.
Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
The new framework measures financial strength using the Economic Solvency Ratio.
Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks
Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan wins for animation storytelling at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026
The animation centres on a rural swordsman whose journey emphasises discipline, experience, and late-stage mastery.
Japan P&C market to hit $80b as cyber surges 17%
Automobile insurance held 50.38% of the market in 2025.
Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
Japan insurers face decline as premiums fall and growth stalls
FY 2024 ends a 4-year expansion streak, forcing firms into new revenue strategies
Japanese consumers seek quality and convenience despite economic caution
Convenience is a top priority for 82%.
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
GlobalData forecasts $2.7b revenue rise by 2030 driven by 7.2% M2M and IoT growth.
HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
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