ADENES Group announces the launch of vrs Uchiyama JV in Singapore

Paris, le 17 avril 2026

ADENES Group and Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a Singapore-based joint venture: vrs Uchiyama JV. This partnership brings together the complementary strengths of vrs Loss Adjusters Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADENES Group, and Japan’s leading loss adjusting firm, Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Co., Ltd.

The joint venture is a unique blend of global reach and deep local expertise, uniting ADENES Group’s international capabilities with Uchiyama’s unrivalled leadership and heritage in the Japanese loss adjusting market.

For ADENES Group, the JV aligns closely with its strategic objective to accelerate brand growth through innovative, market-leading solutions that build client trust, deliver outstanding value, and empower people to drive performance with purpose and sustainable, long-term impact.

A Japanese-Origin Attentive Claims Management Model for Asia Pacific

vrs Uchiyama JV will provide Japanese insurers and Japanese corporate clients across the wider Asia Pacific region with a distinctive claims management model—one that is culturally sensitive and specifically tailored to Japanese business customs, practices, and expectations.

By upholding the highest professional and attentive service standards, the JV will deliver best-in-class loss adjusting and claims management services, supporting Japanese clients as they expand and operate across the Asia Pacific region.

Leadership and Regional Strength

The joint venture will be led by Executive Director Mr Yasunori Araga, with more than 38 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry and senior leadership roles across global markets.

This partnership combines Uchiyama Loss Adjusting’s market-leading presence in Japan with the well-established vrs Adjusters Asia Pacific hub in Singapore, which is led by @James ONG, Head of ADENES Asia Pacific, enabling seamless cross-border service delivery backed by strong regional expertise.

A Global Platform with Local Excellence

ADENES Group operates in more than 40 countries, supported by a robust network of long-term VRS partners worldwide. This global footprint enables consistent, high-quality service delivery wherever and whenever clients require support. Renowned for resilience, professionalism, and technical excellence, ADENES Group also brings extensive experience in managing large-scale natural catastrophe events, strengthened by ongoing investment in AI-enabled digital claims solutions.

Commenting on the establishment of the JV, Mr Tancrède Stagnara, Managing Director and CEO International of ADENES Group, said:

“The joint venture with Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Company signifies our strong commitment to delivering best-in-class services for our global clients through a uniquely Japanese-Origin Attentive claims handling philosophy. This JV is one of many exciting initiatives that ADENES Group will bring to the global insurance market.”

A Strategic Step Forward for Uchiyama

Founded in 1935, Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Co., Ltd. is the largest and one of the oldest loss adjusting firms in Japan, with more than 250 professionals across 16 offices nationwide. The company is widely regarded as the undisputed leader in the Japanese loss adjusting industry.

Mr Makoto Uchiyama, CEO of Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Co., Ltd., welcomed the partnership, stating:

“This joint venture with ADENES Group represents a strategic step in expanding our loss adjusting and claims management services across the Asia Pacific region. By partnering with ADENES Group, we are proud to contribute to delivering the high standards of service with unique expertise that Japanese insurers and corporate clients expect and trust.”