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Feed/General/Sumitomo Life considering acquisitions in southeast Asia and U.S.

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Sumitomo Life considering acquisitions in southeast Asia and U.S.

The Japan Times

Published 16 Oct 2026, 1:34 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The insurer is seeking to expand and diversify its income while countering demographic pressures at home.

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