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Flash estimate for insured losses from Hurricane Hermine US$500 million: KCC
September 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe current flash estimate of insured losses associated with Hurricane Hermine – likely to produce in excess of 50,000 claims – approaches US$500 million, with total economic damages almost US$1 billion, Karen Clark & Company (KCC) reported Friday. “The storm…
Saturated ground means more rain could spur more flooding in southern Louisiana: AIR Worldwide
August 25, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAdditional rainfall could result in more flooding in southern Louisiana, already hit hard by extensive flooding associated with one of the state’s most catastrophic, non-tropical cyclone-triggered flood events in decades. “In the event of further rainfall, the region’s flat topography,…
AIR estimates Fort McMurray wildfire insured losses at between $4.4 billion and $9 billion
May 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIndustry insured losses from the Fort McMurray wildfire that began May 1 and is still being fought today is estimated at $4.4 billion to $9.0 billion, AIR Worldwide reported late Monday. The catastrophe modelling firm notes the estimate reflects insured…