National Dec 15, 2021
Age limit proposed for women's fertility treatment under Japanese health insurance
The proposal by the health ministry Wednesday will limit coverage for women to those under the age of 43.
Business / Economy Nov 11, 2021
Climate change turns up the heat on insurers, policyholders
by Noor Zainab Hussain and Carolyn Cohn
From California to Australia, thousands of homeowners and businesses can no longer afford insurance in places where natural disasters are increasing.
National Oct 20, 2021
The introduction of the online insurance eligibility confirmation system is part of the government's efforts to promote the use of My Number cards.
Business | Regional Voices: Tohoku Aug 30, 2021
Agricultural income insurance gains traction in Japan's Tohoku region
The insurance covers nearly all products as well as losses resulting from a wide range of circumstances such as lower yields due to typhoons and the effects of the pandemic.
Business / Economy Jul 13, 2021
Local Olympics organizers face uninsured loss from spectator ban
The Tokyo Organising Committee used up much of its event cancellation policy on postponement costs last year, insurance sources say.
Business / Corporate Jun 25, 2021
Japan insurers struggle to pinpoint climate change cost estimates
by Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada
Japan's second-largest nonlife insurer, MS&AD, foresees the potential rise in claim payments in 2050 from current levels to be anywhere between 5% and 50%.
Business Apr 14, 2021
Treasury traders seek moment of truth from Japan’s life insurers
by Chikako Mogi and Chikafumi Hodo
With combined assets equivalent to $3.6 trillion, and one-quarter of this in foreign securities, even minor shifts in Japanese insurer allocations can impact markets.
Business Dec 16, 2020
Japan Post insurer plans $2.9 billion buyback to cut owner stake
Japan Post Insurance is seeking to rebuild its business after a sales scandal last year ended with the resignation of senior management and a regulatory penalty.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 19, 2020
Tumble in global bond yields sees Japan insurers slash purchases
by Chikako Mogi
Net purchases of medium- to long-term foreign bonds by insurers were the lowest for an April to September period since 2013, according to ministry data.
World / Science & Health | FOCUS Oct 5, 2020
As cities bake on a warming planet, insurers cook up heat wave cover
by Laurie Goering
Longer and hotter heat waves driven by climate change are becoming an increasingly dangerous — and costly — menace.