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Containers damaged by Typhoon Jebi are seen in Kobe, western Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo September 5, 2018. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN. - RC1A521A83F0

Losses from Typhoon Jebi in Japan prompted re/insurers to consider a new approach to risk. Image: REUTERS

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Chairperson, Public Sector Solutions, Swiss Re Management

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