Insurers doing business in Japan, a...

Insurers doing business in Japan, among the world's biggest insurance markets, face recently made known challenges--and opportunities--in a shifting market, as the country's weak economy and changing demographics alter demand for insurance.

The Japanese life and health insurance sectors, in particular, are forward the cusp of radical changes as a rapidly aging population, combined with unprecedent economic uncertainty, work to change consumer attitudes in what was formerly a monotonously predictable market. an industry analysts believe the insurance industry faces opportunity, as market deregulation and liberalization contribute to more timely and transparent financial disclosure. However, overall economic weakness promises