Organisation: Swiss Reinsurance

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Japan pledges action in wake of nuclear plant crisis

JAPAN’S government vowed to overhaul nuclear safety standards once its radiation-leaking reactor complex is under control, admitting that its safeguards were insufficient to protect the plant against the March 11 tsunami.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2011

21,000 lives lost in 2004 disasters

NATURAL and manmade disasters this year claimed more than 21,000 lives worldwide and economic losses of €81 billion, Swiss Reinsurance said today.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2004

21,000 killed in 'disasters' this year

Natural and manmade disasters this year claimed more than 21,000 lives worldwide and economic losses of €78.8bn, Swiss Reinsurance said today.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

Swiss Reinsurance reiterates strength

The world’s second-largest reinsurer Swiss Reinsurance, has said its capital is strong enough to maintain its financial strength in the event of a disaster that occurs once in 100 years.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2004