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Friday, August 7, 2026

Insurers’ Kumamoto net losses may top 2016 but earnings hit limited — Moody’s

Reinsurance and cat bond cover will limit the earnings hit, but the agency said semiconductor-driven industry clusters could push net losses above 2016's.
Damaged building and debris after earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.
August 7, 2026

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