Hurricane Idalia insurance claims estimated to cost Florida insurers $9.36B after historic landfall

Insurance claims in Florida from Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 storm, are expected to cost billions of dollars, with estimated insured losses of $9.36 billion, potentially leading to higher premiums for customers and further challenging the insurance industry in a year already marked by losses from natural disasters.

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8/30/2023

Latest market-sensitive news and views - Aug. 30

Hurricane Idalia's impact, including potential flooding and disruptions to gas prices and oil production, along with rising concerns about low-income Americans struggling with rent and food affordability, are among the key developments highlighted in today's news.

8/31/2023

Florida-only insurers weather Hurricane Idalia amid market pullback

Florida-only insurers like Citizens Property Insurance expect less damage and fewer claims from Hurricane Idalia compared to previous storms, easing concerns of further market pullback, but industry experts still predict challenges for the insurance market and the possibility of increased premiums for customers.

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Record-Breaking Hurricane Pushes 2022 U.S. Billion-Dollar Disaster Tally to 23 and Counting

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