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Sumitomo Life

1 story · tracked since Oct 16, 2026 · last seen Oct 16, 2026

Sumitomo Life is a Japanese mutual life insurer that sells life, medical and annuity products to individuals and corporate customers. It owns a US life and retirement insurer and pursues overseas acquisitions.

InsurerLife insurance Osaka, Japan

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Insurance Business · Oct 16, 2026

Sumitomo Life sets Symetra loose on US deal hunt as Japan’s insurers keep buying American

The Japanese mutual has earmarked up to ¥1 trillion for acquisitions, and wants its Bellevue-based subsidiary to find targets that fit alongside, not on top of, what it already does

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Sumitomo Life sets Symetra loose on US deal hunt as Japan’s insurers keep buying American

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