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).
PTI responds to increased loss ratio by tightening health and motor underwriting, yet faces a negative outlook due to recent capital erosion and riskier investment approach.
