Sep. 25, 2015

　The General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ) and the General Insurance Institute of Japan (GIIJ) held the Overseas Seminar of the Insurance School (Non-Life) of Japan (ISJ) on September 8 and 9 in Manila, in cooperation with the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA, Inc.).

　Insurance experts from both markets discussed ways to ensure proper automobile insurance underwriting and claim payments, as well as countermeasures against natural catastrophes.

　On the second day of the seminar, top executives from both markets took part in a workshop. They held active discussions on how to ensure automobile insurance underwriting that reflects risks accurately, which is essential for the sustainable development of a market that offers necessary insurance coverage to society.

　On natural disasters, the Japanese experts shared their experiences regarding loss prevention and claims adjustment following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

　This was the fourth time for the ISJ Overseas Seminar to be held in Manila. The previous seminars were held in 1995, 2004 and 2010.