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Summary: Japan's Prudential Life to pause sales on misconduct scandal NHK

- Japan's Prudential Life Insurance is suspending new policy sales for 90 days due to employee misconduct.
- The company will overhaul sales practices and provide legal compliance training following the misappropriation of $20 million.
- An investigation is underway by the Financial Services Agency, and the salary structure will be reviewed due to performance target pressures.

A: Hey! Did you hear about Prudential Life Insurance?

B: No! What’s going on?

A: They're stopping sales of new policies for 90 days! It's pretty big news.

B: Wow, really? Why?

A: Apparently, some employees were doing some bad stuff. They took money from customers! Over $20 million!

B: No way! That's terrible! Did someone get in trouble?

A: Yeah, the former CEO resigned. They're cleaning things up now.

B: So, what are they doing about it?

A: They're going to retrain all their employees about legal stuff. And they’re changing how they pay people too. It was all about hitting sales targets, it seems.

B: That sounds like a mess. Does this affect people who already have policies?

A: Nope! They’re saying existing customers are still covered and will get their payments.

B: That’s good to hear! So, the government is involved too?

A: Yep, the Financial Services Agency is investigating. They’ll decide on penalties later.

B: Crazy! I hope they sort everything out quickly.
Summary
Prudential Life Insurance Japan halted new policy sales for 90 days after $20M employee misconduct. A Financial Services Agency investigation is underway, prompting sales practice overhauls, legal training, & salary structure review due to target pressure. Existing policies unaffected.
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Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260204_B3/#summary

Date: Feb. 4, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary

Created: 2026/02/04 14:40

Updated: 2026/02/04 18:58

Last Read: 2026/02/04 18:58

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