Typhoon Melor, which struck Japan's main island on October 9, could cost insurers up to $1.5bn, according to risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
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Melor could cost insurers $1.5bn
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Fears over superbugs drive demand for private medical insurance
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Ferocious winds set to batter the country
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Japan Airlines to receive emergency loans
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Japan cuts rates, Barclays to raise $12bn
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Fuel surcharge expected to more than double
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Storm 'Megi' intensifies into typhoon
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Typhoon churning towards Japan
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Ash cloud costs Tui Travel £20m
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Global food prices hit dangerous levels
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High wind warnings issued
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Bank of Japan holds emergency meeting
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Average air fares hit record high
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Inflation in Asia to hit 5.1%:
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Teachers file RM1.5mil suit
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Typhoon Talas makes landfall in southern Japan
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Tropical storm crosses Japan coast, heads for Tokyo