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Hoshina explains TMR gowth plans

06 July 2010

Tokio Marine yesterday announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations. Tatsuhiko Hoshina, president and CEO of Tokio Millennium Re, says...

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Tokio Marine yesterday announced plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations, as part of its strategy to increase its international presence and capital efficiency.

Tatsuhiko Hoshina, president and CEO of Tokio Millennium Re, says the firm is in no great hurry to build its business written from planned branches in Switzerland and Australia.

As part of plans to diversify its geographical spread, to capitalise on fast-growth regions outside Japan, and to enhance capital efficiency, Tokio Millennium Re plans to open new branches in Zurich and...


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