Hurricane
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The storm could become a major hurricane by Thursday.
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The system is forming in the same area as 2022’s Hurricane Ian.
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Floir approved nearly 650,000 policies for takeout from Citizens for October and November.
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Moody’s also predicts losses to the NFIP at less than $200mn.
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The estimate is like others in the market, suggesting a relatively small loss from the event.
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The hurricane has led to a “surge” in insurance claims related to floods, according to the IBC.
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The ratings agency said companies focused on growing business in Gulf Coast states, however, would face a “key test” as claims materialised.
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A sub-$3bn industry insured loss event would be similar to estimates for hurricanes Beryl and Debby.
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Francine has been the eighth Category 2 or larger storm to make landfall in Louisiana since 2000.
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The sponsor has kept $25mn of principal in extension for any further loss development.
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The storm is expected to weaken to a post-tropical cyclone later tonight.
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Kin’s reinsurance structuring means the bond’s losses will be kept to a minimum.