After China quake, insurance claims of $19 mn already

Tajikistan News.Net
Thursday 15th May, 2008 (IANS)

Beijing, May 15 (Xinhua) China Life Insurance (Group) Co., the nation's largest life insurer, has received 150 policy claims from the quake-hit areas in southwestern China, officials said Thursday.

The company has estimated the combined compensation payments at 134 million yuan ($19.14 million) as of 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The insurer said it has already settled 26 claims.

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