Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Mitsui, Aioi to begin talks to form Japan's biggest nonlife insurer

Mitsui, Aioi to begin talks to form Japan's biggest nonlife insurer

Photo taken on March 28, 2025, shows the headquarters of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. in Tokyo. Aioi Nissay Dowa is set to begin merger talks with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. to create Japan's largest standalone nonlife insurance firm, their parent company said the same day.

Mitsui, Aioi to begin talks to form Japan's biggest nonlife insurer

Mitsui, Aioi to begin talks to form Japan's biggest nonlife insurer

Photo taken on March 28, 2025, shows the headquarters of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. in Tokyo. Mitsui Sumitomo is set to begin merger talks with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. to create Japan's largest standalone nonlife insurance firm, their parent company said the same day.

Dai-Tokyo, Chiyoda insurance firms announce merger terms

Dai-Tokyo, Chiyoda insurance firms announce merger terms

TOKYO, Japan - Dai-Tokyo Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and Chiyoda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. on Sept. 8 announce the outline of the new firm to be set up as a result of their merger next April 1. The new company comprising Dai-Tokyo and Chiyoda, both midsize casualty and automobile insurance companies based in Tokyo, will be called Aioi Insurance Co. Photo, taken at the Tokyo Kaikan Building in Chiyoda Ward shows Dai-Tokyo President Akira Seshimo (R) and Chiyoda President Koji Fukuda displaying the new company's logo.

Dai-Tokyo, Chiyoda insurance firms announce merger terms

Dai-Tokyo, Chiyoda insurance firms announce merger terms

TOKYO, Japan - Dai-Tokyo Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and Chiyoda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. on Sept. 8 announce the outline of the new firm to be set up as a result of their merger next April 1. The new company comprising Dai-Tokyo and Chiyoda, both midsize casualty and automobile insurance companies based in Tokyo, will be called Aioi Insurance Co. Photo, taken at the Tokyo Kaikan Building in Chiyoda Ward shows Dai-Tokyo President Akira Seshimo (R) and Chiyoda President Koji Fukuda displaying the new company's logo.