OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s edition of BestWeek Asia/Pacific takes a look at how Japanese insurers are attempting to balance cost reductions with business growth.

A.M. Best Co.’s BestWeek Asia/Pacific is a multimedia online digital newsletter for insurance professionals. The 4 August edition is available at www.bestweek.com/bwap080409.html or by visiting www.bestweek.com.

This week’s edition also examines a legislative effort in the Philippines to cut taxes on life insurance products.

The edition includes an audio interview with Eduardo T. Malinis, the Philippines insurance commissioner, on the life insurance tax.

Video reports include a review of the A.M. Best Stock Indexes for Asia/Pacific, Global Brokers and Global Reinsurers and video news updates.

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Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.