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Milton will be a greater test for Lloyd’s than Ian
Setting aside the storm’s greater potential insured loss scale, the flood risk implies greater exposure.
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A roundup of all the news you need today, including Hurricane Milton making landfall near Siesta Key.
Florida concentrated property insurers are expected to face capital struggles.
It also reported that severity increased by 17% in the same period.
The estimate applies to a landfall south of Tampa Bay.
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Behind the Headlines: Hiscox Re’s Nick Orton on evolving international cat risks
We may be in the midst of US hurricane season, but international catastrophe losses can emerge at any moment.
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Analysis
Most sources noted expectations of a $50bn+ event, but the range of outcomes is huge.
Space insurers are running at a near-200% loss ratio after booking losses of over $1bn in 2023.
Many insurers have cut back lines in Lebanon, although larger insured sums are at stake in Israel.
Sources expect significant loss amplification in the claims that will come from Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
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Hurricane Milton restrengthens to Category 5: NHC
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Interviews
Interviews
Nick Orton said the market is now pricing for non-peak perils, amid some surprise losses.
Pockets in the business are still experiencing significant stress, she added.
The MGA aims to capitalise on the growth and maturation of the continental MGA sector.
The executive said that being in Lloyd’s would help the carrier’s global distribution.
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