In the third episode of Skadden's yearlong podcast series on global prudential solvency requirements, host Robert Chaplin and colleague Annabel Smethurst discuss Japan's insurance and regulatory landscape. As the world's fourth-largest insurance market, Japan has become increasingly attractive to foreign insurers due to its mature market, aging population and ongoing regulatory reforms. Rob and Annabel explore Japan's regulatory framework, its evolution from the "financial Big Bang" of the 1990s and the flourishing reinsurance sector that has emerged as the country aligns with international standards such as Solvency II and the Insurance Capital Standard (ICS).

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Name: Robert Chaplin

Title: Partner, Insurance at Skadden

Specialty: Rob primarily focuses on transactional and advisory work in the insurance sector. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and strategic reinsurances. He also counsels on regulatory issues, with an emphasis on Solvency II. 

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Name: Annabel Smethurst

What she does: Annabel advises on insurance transactions and regulatory matters, with particular experience in the restructuring of insurance businesses and Solvency II implementation.

Organization: Skadden

Words of wisdom: "Japan's insurance market is becoming increasingly attractive to overseas insurers due to ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at improving financial stability and aligning Japan with international standards."

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