Key figures related to the insurance claims paid for the heavy rains beginning on July 1, 2021 and the heavy rains beginning on August 11, 2021

The General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ) has released the figures as of Sep. 3 related to the insurance claims for the heavy rains beginning on July 1, 2021 and the heavy rains beginning on August 11, 2021.

1.The heavy rains beginning on July 1, 2021
(As of Sep. 3, 2021)

 

Number of accepted claims

Number of claim payments

Total amount of claim payments (in thousands of yen)

Coverage for damage to own vehicle

1,616

1,439

1,557,166

Fire insurance

6,637

5,679

5,581,799

Miscellaneous casualty insurance including personal accident insurance

525

493

434,928

Total

8,778

7,611

7,573,893

2.The heavy rains beginning on August 11, 2021
(As of Sep. 3, 2021)

 

Number of accepted claims

Number of claim payments

Total amount of claim payments (in thousands of yen)

Coverage for damage to own vehicle

3,788

3,472

3,017,681

Fire insurance

17,345

16,076

18,110,728

Miscellaneous casualty insurance including personal accident insurance

1,160

1,113

806,825

Total

22,293

20,661

21,935,234

Note1: The number of accepted claims includes the number of cases where insurance companies received requests for damage investigations, inquiries about insurance coverage, and requests for advice on policyholder contracts.

Note2: The number of claim payments and the total amount of claim payments shown include estimates.

Note3: The figures shown are as of Sep. 3, and are subject to updates in the future.

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