Japan
View from the Top: Foreign investment controls in Asia-Pacific
Two lawyers from DLA Piper give an insight into foreign direct investment limits in the Asia-Pacific region.
14 killed in Japan as typhoon forces Tokyo closures
Typhoon Wipha, the strongest in ten years, landed in Japan on Wednesday (16 October) morning on Izu Oshima, 120km south of Tokyo.
Strongest growth in private wealth for six years, according to Allianz
The global gross financial assets of private households grew by 8.1% in 2012 according to the fourth Allianz Global Wealth Report which monitors 50 countries.
AM Best Commentary: Future forecast
In a highly competitive market for UK general insurers, property continues to be the best performing line, while motor and home experience underwriting losses.
Kiln appoints Naganuma active underwriter for Syndicate 1880
Lloyd’s insurer Kiln has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as active underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880.
Kiln appoints active underwriter for Syndicate 1880
Kiln has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as active underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880.
Earthquake strikes Japan; no damage reported
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan yesterday (4 August) but there was no reports of damage.
Tokio Marine targets South-East Asia for growth
Japan's second largest general insurer Tokio Marine is looking to expand its presence in South-East Asia.
SAP appoints Pitcher to senior Asia-Pacific role
Andrew Pitcher, an Accenture veteran, has been given a newly-created role of senior vice president and general manager of financial services for SAP Asia-Pacific and Japan.
Cosmos Services acquires 15% stake in SART
Hong Kong-based broker Cosmos Services has acquired a 15% stake in SART Holdings, the Hong Kong based business of Aquila Underwriting.
Sompo Japan expands presence in Brazil
Japanese general insurer Sompo Japan has raised its stake in Sao Paulo-based Maritima Seguros to 87% from 50% through its subsidiary Yasuda Seguros.
Japan's insurers see motor market recovery
Japan's motor market, which makes up 50% of general insurers' premiums, has seen a recovery in its underwriting profits to the end of the fiscal year March 2013.
Dai-ichi Life buys in Indonesia
Japanese life insurer Dai-ichi Life has bought 40% of Panin Life in Indonesia.
Japan's Iran oil imports fall by 96% in April
Sanctions over Iran's nuclear threat from the US and EU have crippled Japan's oil imports from Iran. Other major customers also cut imports.
Aon Benfield launches cat model to quantify uncertainties
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield has unveiled updated catastrophe tools to allow clients to better understand their exposures in spite of less complete information.
Japan sees Q1 economic growth of 0.9%
In the first three months of the year Japan's GDP grew 0.9%, on a quarter to quarter basis.
Japan's Tohoku earthquake: A force of change
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever writes Sadie O'Brien.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
ADB pilot aims to bring affordable crop insurance to Bangladesh
A new initiative from Japan and the Asian Development Bank could make crop insurance a viable option for Bangladeshi farmers.
Mitsui promotes Graves to deputy head of claims
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has promoted Mark Graves to deputy head of claims.
Four Japanese carmakers recall 3.4m vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda caught out by auto parts maker Takata which supplied potentially faulty airbags.
Non-traditional capacity hits Asian market at April renewals
Dynamic capital growth and ample reinsurance capacity resulted in a relatively stable renewal at April 1, 2013, according to Guy Carpenter.
April reinsurance renewal rates were competitive
Increased capital and competition meant similar or falling reinsurance rates in April despite a predicted active 2013 hurricane season, according to corporate stockbroker Westhouse.
Ironshore’s Pembroke Syndicate authorised to offer coverage through Lloyd’s Japan
Ironshore International’s Lloyd’s Pembroke Syndicate has been authorised by the Japanese Financial Services Authority to offer representations and warranties coverage through Lloyd’s Japan.