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World Insurance Report

Australia’s HIH collapse hits markets in Asia

Failed Australian insurer HIH Insurance has revealed it has a total of HK$1.05bn in outstanding claims in Asia and the insurer’s Asian liabilities currently exceed assets by HK$660mn (US$842.6mn). As new claims emerge, this figure could hit HK$800mn.

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