After China quake, insurance claims of $19 mn already

The Asia 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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