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Sompo Japan President Giichi Shirakawa resigns over Bigmotor scandal

In the aftermath of fraud accusations against Bigmotor, President Giichi Shirakawa of Sompo Japan steps down — acknowledging hasty decision to resume transactions with the car dealer.
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September 8, 2023

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