Major nonlife insurers reported sharp drops Monday in first-half earnings because of hefty claims filed during a record typhoon season.
But their full earnings will not be affected because the massive payouts will be covered by reserves the insurers set aside for such events.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. said its net profit for the April-September period dropped 95 percent to 3.12 billion yen.
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