Aon to acquire in-house insurance agency of Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan

Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the in-house insurance agency business of…

Aon to acquire in-house insurance agency of Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan

Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the in-house insurance agency business of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) enhancing Aon’s risk and health capability offering in Japan.

The in-house insurance agency operates as part of Dia Rix, an in-house business services provider to MCG. Aon will acquire the insurance agency business which provides corporate and personal lines insurance to MCG group companies and employees in Japan. The divestiture will allow MCG to divert resources and investment to its core business while leveraging Aon’s global risk management capabilities to strengthen its global governance.

Following the close of the transaction, the team will transition to Aon’s brand and operating model, under the leadership of Tatsuya Yamamoto, head of Aon in Japan, bringing together a combined team of more than 400 colleagues.

Tatsuya Yamamoto commented: “The current changes in the non-life insurance environment in Japan will foster an environment in which global companies like the MCG Group can focus on their core business by divesting their in-house insurance agency operations, while at the same time supporting their operational efficiency strategies and leveraging a group of experts like Aon to provide an opportunity for more sophisticated global risk management. We are well situated to take this business forward building on our existing capabilities and growth momentum and continue to provide optimal solutions for all our clients in Japan.”

The firms will continue to operate independently until the transaction is completed, which is expected in the first half of 2025.


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