Aflac Re Bermuda Ltd. entered into a reinsurance agreement with Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. that takes effect on March 31, 2026. The arrangement is a coinsurance structure that reinsures a block of whole‑life annuity contracts, while Japan Post Insurance will continue to service and administer the policies.
This transaction marks Aflac Re’s first reinsurance deal with an external party, a milestone that expands the company’s risk‑management toolkit and frees up capital that can be redeployed into new growth opportunities in Japan’s life‑insurance market.
"This transaction marks a significant milestone in the history of Aflac Incorporated and Aflac Re," said Max Brodén, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated. "While Aflac Re has secured multiple reinsurance transactions from Aflac Life Insurance Japan, this is the first transaction with an external party. In addition, this transaction further contributes to our strategic partnership with Japan Post Insurance as we aim to create shared value for both our policyholders and shareholders."
"We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with Japan Post Insurance. We also look forward to leveraging our expertise to provide similar support for other Japanese life insurers to reduce risk, enhance their capital management and expand their new business opportunities," added Tsana Nobles, President of Aflac Re Bermuda.
The deal comes amid a broader trend of asset‑intensive reinsurance (AIR) transactions in Japan, with similar agreements signed in 2025 by Taiyo Life, Talcott Life Re, and RGA. By partnering with Japan Post Insurance, Aflac Re positions itself to offer its expertise to other Japanese insurers, potentially opening a new revenue stream and strengthening its presence in the region.
The partnership is expected to strengthen both companies’ balance sheets: Aflac Re will release reserves and improve its financial‑strength metrics, while Japan Post Insurance gains access to Aflac’s underwriting and risk‑assessment capabilities, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement that supports future growth in the Japanese market.
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