Typhoon Lan brings flooding rains to Japan
Typhoon Lan swept across much of Japan's main island today,
bringing a deadly mix of high winds and drenching rainfall that
exceeded 30 inches (762mm) in some areas.
The heavy rain led to mudslides, disrupted transportation
services including airlines, trains and ferries, and washed out
roads. At least one cargo ship ran aground.
But the damage does not appear to have been severe enough to
lead to reinsurance claims, sources have told The
Insurance Insider.
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