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South Korea motor insurers post steepest underwriting loss since 2019 as combined ratio hits 103.7%

Motor insurers absorbed their worst underwriting result in six years as hospital treatment and vehicle repair cost inflation outpaced premium income.
South korea motor insurers post steepest underwriting loss since 2019 as combined ratio hits 103 7 rein asia

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