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Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom
Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom
Premium income has increased over the past two years.
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The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 2024.
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The industry is forecasted to expand by 6.8% in 2024.
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Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.
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Rising costs were the most cited reason.
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The decision comes in the wake of failing profitability in the fire insurance market.
Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
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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.
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