Chances are you probably know at least a few people who have been diagnosed with cancer and maybe a few people who have unfortunately died from cancer. Cancer is one… read more →

At some point most people starting, or thinking about starting a family will consider life insurance. Questions like “What will happen to my family if I am taken out of… read more →

Life insurance is important. However, for international people living in Japan, finding a good life insurance policy can be complicated. Language barriers make it difficult for English speakers to understand… read more →

Japan is a fantastic place to live and work. Many will be quick to praise the high standard of living, safety, hygiene and efficiency of the worlds 5th biggest economy,… read more →

Foreign people living in Japan face many challenges. Whether cultural differences or language barriers, these issues can be frustrating and make simple tasks arduous. One challenge foreign people living in… read more →

Half to two thirds of the working professionals here in Tokyo that we have met and worked with over the years have some form of life insurance available through their… read more →

Setting up life insurance in Japan as a foreign national can be difficult at the best of times. Many Japanese domestic insurers do not offer coverage to foreign residents. Even… read more →

Death is a part of life. Whether from an accident, violence, or a disease, death can happen when we least expect it. Even in Japan, a country highly regarded for… read more →

Simply put, at the moment and for all insurance companies we are in contact with: yes. However, the full answer of how COVID-19 is affecting the life insurance industry is… read more →

So you now know that you are going to be exposed to Japanese inheritance tax (IHT) on your assets- moreover, you know that your family are going to be left… read more →