• November 2026
  • Article

From our early roots in Japan to a milestone year of business in the United States, Tokio Marine America (TMA) has a lot to celebrate. We’re commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Tokio Marine establishing Tokio Marine America as their first U.S. subsidiary - strengthening our business to better provide anshin for our customers.

An Enduring Commitment to Anshin

Anshin is a Japanese word meaning safety, security, and peace of mind. In times of need, Tokio Marine America (TMA) aims to provide Anshin to both customers and society. No matter the loss, TMA seeks to be the calm after a storm.

This guiding principle has shaped TMA’s relationships for many years and will continue to guide how the company grows, adapts, and serves clients in the years ahead.

Kenyu Okuda

“ Progress happens when each of us applies our expertise, challenges old ways of working, shares knowledge, collaborates across boundaries, and keeps the customer at the center of our decisions. ”

- Kenyu Okuda, current president and CEO of Tokio Marine America
Flatiron Building in New York City

Our Early History

TMA’s history can be traced all the way back to 1880, when Tokio Marine first incorporated in the U.S.

In 1911, Tokio Marine founded its first U.S. branch to write Ocean Marine insurance in the U.S. Their New York City office was established on South Williams Street. The company expanded its product offerings in the U.S. throughout the early twentieth century, specializing in automobile, fire, and property insurance.

55 Water Street building

Incorporated in 1976

Throughout the late twentieth century, the company continued to grow.

In 1976, TMM was formed from Tokio Marine’s existing U.S. branch operations to strengthen the company’s independent business network. TMM focused on supporting Japanese-owned companies within the U.S.

Jersey City office view

A New Identity

The company rebranded to Tokio Marine America in 2016. This rebrand reflected a broader strategic vision beyond serving Japanese businesses in the U.S. and to support expansion into U.S.-headquartered national and middle-market business segments.

In June of 2017, the company opened its new main office in Jersey City, NJ, overlooking the Hudson River. TMA still conducts business out of this office, enjoying views of the New York skyline.

Tokio Marine Claims Service
President and CEO, Kenyu Okuda (pictured front row, far right), welcomes TMCS as a new subsidiary of TMA.

Continuing to Grow in 2026

Since incorporating in 1976, we have continued to serve Japanese enterprises while expanding into large commercial property, casualty, marine, commercial auto, and loss control services.

However, its 50th year has been especially filled with exciting milestones.

In May, the Tokio Marine Group opened a new U.S. headquarters in New York City on Third Avenue. This new office joins TMA staff with other Tokio Marine Group companies in a modern space designed to encourage connection, innovation, and cross-company collaboration.

Additionally, TMA added Tokio Marine Claims Service, Inc. (TMCS) as a subsidiary in 2026, improving claims capabilities and opening the door for coordinated service, technical expertise, and sustainable growth. Developments like these help TMA deepen our collaboration across Tokio Marine Group companies and deliver greater value to customers. This new relationship is also part of TMA’s aim to create economic value through business growth.

TMA also aims to create social value by contributing to the development and resilience of customers and communities. TMA hosted the Tokio Marine Group’s first mangrove planting tour in the U.S. in 2026. This volunteer initiative brought employees from multiple Group companies together to plant and restore mangroves on Sanibel Island, Florida, helping restore coastal ecosystems and strengthen communities’ resilience to natural disasters.

As TMA looks to its next 50 years, its commitment to Anshin will continue to guide its efforts to create both economic value and social value for customers and society.