( September 15, 2026, 02:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Life Insurance Association of Japan said Monday that a security flaw in its life insurance contract-inquiry system persisted for more than five years, from its launch in July 2021 until July 2026, exposing the personal information of 27,407 people. The industry group said it will strengthen system-setting checks, risk management and operational oversight to prevent a recurrence, and will resume online applications after confirming the system’s safety. Statement is attached (in Japanese)....
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