May 7 (Reuters) - Nikkei:

* JAPAN'S MS&AD TO SHED CROSS-HELD SHARES IN 2 YEARS, SAYS NEXT CEO - NIKKEI

* JAPAN'S MS&AD INSURANCE'S INCOMING CEO AIMS TO UNWIND ALL CROSS-SHAREHOLDINGS WITHIN 2 YEARS AT THE EARLIEST AT ONE OF CORE INSURANCE UNITS - NIKKEI Further company coverage: