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Typhoon Yagi causes over US$3bn in economic losses in Vietnam 
October 8 2024
Estimates suggest that the typhoon’s destruction could lower the country’s GDP growth by 0.15% this year, with agriculture hit particularly hard.
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Typhoon Krathon inflicts widespread damage on Taiwan and the Philippines 
October 7 2024
Agricultural sector suffers huge losses as a result of the typhoon.
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SEADRIF issues additional US$2.25m parametric payout to Lao PDR following Typhoon Yagi
October 2 2024
Second sum comes just a week after SEADRIF's initial US$750k payout, bring SEADRIF's total payout for the republic to a record US$3m.
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Thai floods cause over US$12m in insurance losses: OIC
October 1 2024
Majority of losses come from motor line, with Office of the Insurance Commission announcing new disaster management measures to expedite industry response to floods.  
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Insurance claims for Typhoon Shanshan exceed US$180m 
October 1 2024
The typhoon battered southwest Japan from 28 Aug to 1 Sep, causing widespread destruction and displacing up to 5.2 million people. 
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China and Vietnam's estimated US$12.6bn in economic Yagi losses highlights regional protection gap
September 27 2024
Guy Carpenter's post-event report demonstrates significant impact of Yagi, but only a fraction is covered by insurance.
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SEADRIF issues US$750k parametric Yagi payout to Lao PDR
September 25 2024
Payout was made on 20 Sep, five days after peak flooding in Vientiane, and will support Lao PDR’s recovery efforts.
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‘Unprecedented’ rainfall hit Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture 
September 23 2024
The area is still reeling from the devastation left by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that took place on New Year’s Day. 
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Property claims in Shanghai following Typhoon Bebinca reach 29,400 
September 23 2024
Based on estimates, the claims are expected to total approximately US$70m. 
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Typhoon Bebinca: Shanghai slammed by strongest typhoon since 1949 prompting evacuation efforts 
September 16 2024
Strong winds and rain have halted life in the mega-city, with ports, bridges, and highways closed, along with all flights to and from the city cancelled.
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