With efforts to improve profitability and a strong capital position, Japan's GI industry received a stable outlook despite nat cat and macroeconomic challenges.
Data from China's regulator shows P&C premiums grew 6.73% YoY, led by 17.31% rise in Agri; Life & Health grows 10.25%, including 12.75% increase in Life segment.
Ishikawa Prefecture worst hit with over 20,000 claims, as Japanese government estimates total damage from quake between ¥1.1- ¥2.6 trillion (US$7.5-US$17.7bn).
