Nonlife insurers punish execs over failures to pay benefits

Nonlife insurers punish execs over failures to pay benefits

TOKYO, Japan - President Kunio Ishihara (L) and Senior Managing Director Shuzo Sumi (R) of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. bow in apology at a news conference in Tokyo on April 13 where the insurer said it will punish senior executives over failure to pay due insurance benefits. Ishihara is stepping down and will be replaced by Sumi. (Kyodo)

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