The Devastating Impact of Super Typhoon Yagi: Insurers Face Billions in Claims

The insurance industry is bracing for a financial blow as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc. It is estimated that insurers will have to fork out billions in compensation to customers affected by the storm's wrath.

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BIDV Insurance Corporation (BIC) is expediting various solutions to support customers in the aftermath of the devastating Super Typhoon Yagi.

As of 09:00 on September 10, 2024, through its nationwide branches and Hotline 1900 9456, BIC has recorded nearly 500 loss reports. These include 16 marine insurance claims, over 250 technical property insurance claims, and more than 180 motor vehicle insurance claims. The estimated total compensation amounts to nearly VND 200 billion. BIC is continuously updating the damage data.

PTI’s loss adjusters on-site to support customers affected by Typhoon Yagi

In response to the typhoon’s aftermath, BIC promptly deployed additional loss adjusters and compensators from its head office and nearby areas to the severely affected provinces and cities. They are collaborating with independent loss adjusters to assist customers in loss assessment and adjustment. BIC’s Hotline 1900 9456 has also been reinforced with additional staff, ready to provide 24/7 support to customers, receiving loss notifications, and guiding customers through the necessary procedures to receive insurance payouts.

Prior to the typhoon’s landfall, BIC proactively sent advisory messages to customers via Zalo OA and other media platforms, providing instructions on safeguarding lives, health, and property to minimize potential losses.

Insurance companies estimate payouts of thousands of billions of VND due to Super Typhoon Yagi. Illustrative image.

On September 6 and 7, 2024, the historic Typhoon Yagi struck Northern Vietnam with the strongest winds globally recorded in 2024. It rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 super typhoon within 8 hours, the fastest intensification ever recorded for a typhoon in Vietnam. Yagi also lingered over land for an extended period, causing unprecedented damage. The storm’s slow movement resulted in prolonged heavy rainfall and severe flooding in multiple northern provinces. Areas like Thai Nguyen, Lai Chau, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai are under “purple alert,” indicating a very high risk of flash floods and landslides, severely impacting the lives and economic activities of the local population.

BIC expresses its deep empathy for the significant losses incurred by its customers and the public due to Typhoon Yagi. The company pledges to concentrate all its resources on supporting and standing with its customers to swiftly overcome the post-typhoon challenges. BIC assures its readiness to disburse compensation as soon as the necessary documentation is complete.

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