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If the storm steers clear of Tampa, reinsurers will be well placed for minimal losses, but a retention loss is a further blow for weak Floridians. -
The storm is set to become an “extremely dangerous major hurricane” by landfall on Wednesday.
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The storm is now forecast to become a major hurricane by Tuesday night. This morning’s advisory update had estimated that Idalia would reach major hurricane status by early Wednesday.
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A major hurricane in any section of Florida that extends into the Southeast states is likely a “multi-billion-dollar” insurance industry event, according to the broker.
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The estimate includes privately insured damage to residential, commercial and industrial property, as well as automobiles. Boats, offshore properties and NFIP losses were excluded.
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Idalia is forecast to become a hurricane later today and a dangerous major hurricane over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico by early Wednesday.
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The reinsurance broker said the losses will fall on the higher end of industry loss ranges.
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The estimate is based on the impact to approximately 200 structures where RLI provided primarily homeowners’ insurance.
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Large carriers with geographic spread across the continental US will have the capital and reinsurance coverage to absorb losses related to the wildfires, according to AM Best.
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Vesttoo has filed documents at the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware that seek an automatic stay against White Rock and its putative liquidators.
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The commercial insurance CEO said carriers must communicate on the reasons for ongoing rate increases as the market bifurcates.
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The loss event was flagged by European carriers in recent Q2 earnings disclosures.
