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Tokio Marine on the challenges of international expansion

A stagnating domestic economy and entrenched markets have led Japan's insurers overseas in search of growth. Tokio Marine's internationally-experienced head of risk, Yoshihiro Matsuzaki, tells Sarfraz Thind how he is managing the risks of this new world

Faulty IT settings on Chubb system triggers customer data warnings in Japan

Agents had unauthorised access to policyholder details

Japan's slow road to sustainability

There is certainly a will to move towards sustainability in Japan. But with the country so reliant on fossil fuels for its energy, it could be a lengthy transition. Sarfraz Thind reports

Japan's natcat relief laws spur insurers to defer premiums after Monday's earthquake

China's insurers are also helping customers after a local earthquake

Japan's finance minister orders improvement in wake of insurance price fixing scandal

Four of the country's biggest insurers caught up in inappropriate business practices

Japan's Fair Trade commission looking into antimonopoly violations at Tokio Marine subsidiary - UPDATED

The investigation follows price fixing scandals earlier in the year

Ethniki joins carbon accounting group PCAF

UK bulk annuity market prepares for potentially six more providers

Rumours continue to swirl about firms entering the booming pension risk transfer market, while at the same time, another is considering exiting the sector. Ronan McCaughey and Christopher Cundy report

Environmental protestors occupy and glue themselves to London market offices

The protestors demand insures rule out covering fossil fuel projects

EBA's stance on climate risk capital poses questions for insurance sector

EU banking authority's recommendations come ahead of Eiopa's analysis