jeudi 30 octobre 2008

Hurricanes wipe $600m off Zurich balance sheet

"Switzerland-based Zurich Financial Services Group has estimated its pre-tax aggregate claims payouts from hurricanes Gustav and Ike at $600 million (€466.1 million).
The figure, to be included in Zurich’s nine month interim results, is net of reinsurance recoverables, and includes reinsurance reinstatement premiums.
The vast majority of the payouts, $545 million, relate to Ike, whilst $55 million [...]"
(2008-10-30)
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