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japantimes.co.jp > news > 08/19/2026 > japan > kumamoto-quake-insurance

Kumamoto earthquake insurance claims and inquiries top 40,000

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (141+ words) Damage reports and insurance claims, inquiries and consultations related to last month’s massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture numbered 40,291 as of July 31, the General Insurance Association of Japan said Tuesday. The figure is based on data collected from member companies of…...